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P184 PYD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,850 mi
Last recorded115,850 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 PYD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 115,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,918 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 113,917 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 100,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear push perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished, cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear push perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer ball-joint boot missing bottom securing clip. not ingress of dirt at time of test (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished, cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front lower suspension arm is perished but no excess movement at time of test( The bush is separate from the suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front lower suspension arm is perished but no excess movement at time of test( The bush is separate from the suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 86,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boot has perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front lower suspension arm is perished but no excess movement at time of test( The bush is separate from the suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front lower suspension arm is perished but no excess movement at time of test( The bush is separate from the suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,705 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,187 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,583 miles

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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P184 PYD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P184 PYD, 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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What year was P184 PYD registered?

P184 PYD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P184 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 PYD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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