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P163 OET

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,209 mi
Last recorded121,209 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 121,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 121,197 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced above sprint and to the rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 118,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

rear chassis as surface rust

Fail 22 Jan 2025 118,314 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

215 65 r15

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

rear chassis as surface rust

Pass 22 Jan 2024 112,243 miles

GENERAL RUST UNDER CAR

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside very heavy corrosion(holes)to inner and outer sills

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole just outside of prescribed area where lower arm rear mount fixes to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside very heavy corrosion (holes) to inner sills

front cross member under radiator very heavy corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2023 111,792 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where lower arm rear mount fixes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside very heavy corrosion(holes)to inner and outer sills

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole just outside of prescribed area where lower arm rear mount fixes to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside very heavy corrosion (holes) to inner sills

front cross member under radiator very heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,249 miles

Offside Rear Inner inner sill panel corroded not structural

Fail 29 Mar 2022 107,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner inner sill panel corroded not structural

Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill panel corroded not structural

Fail 6 Apr 2021 103,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill panel corroded not structural

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,005 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 98,005 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,360 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to front and rear cross member areas.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,642 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 92,642 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,014 miles

corrosion to nearside sill area

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp has water in lamp

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,361 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,361 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,988 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 72,988 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,671 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 64,671 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,578 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 55,575 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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P163 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P163 OET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P163 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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