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P194 CRN

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,895 mi
Last recorded124,895 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 CRN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside coated in a thick black tar coating

front lower radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,068 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 117,068 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 115,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 113,561 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 113,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 113,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 113,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,600 miles

Live wire hanging close to near side front suspension arm

Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Live wire hanging close to near side front suspension arm

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 107,578 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Aug 2014 101,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,699 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,203 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 94,203 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,217 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,139 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,703 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 78,703 miles

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,304 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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P194 CRN is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P194 CRN, 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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P194 CRN is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P194 CRN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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