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P205 FTA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

221,640 mi
Last recorded221,640 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 221,640 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed all over

Pass 21 Nov 2024 218,190 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2023 215,831 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 215,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear sliding door cannot be opened fully ( fouling the tyre )

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 212,361 miles

underside rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2022 211,240 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bot brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turrets near shocker top mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components suspension etc. showing heavy surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 14 years old

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember and crossmember corner panels holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle under-body showing heavy surface corrosion in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2021 211,240 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turrets near shocker tops mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 13 years old

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body cross member and cross member corner panels holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle under-body showing heavy surface corrosion in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2021 211,239 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres showing deep age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turrets near shocker top mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both brake pipes covered in grease

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 13 years old

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both crossmember corner panels holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle under-body showing lots of surface corrosion in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various welding repairs patches carried out to vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2020 211,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 211,213 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 211,211 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 211,211 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 211,198 miles

Sills & floor heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2015 210,578 miles

Brakes worn all round

Fail 10 Jun 2015 210,200 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2014 210,071 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Both outer sill areas showing signs of corrotion

Front brake discs worn

Spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Jul 2013 208,648 miles

Corroded coolant pipes

Corroded exhaust

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 208,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corroded coolant pipes

Corroded exhaust

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 198,152 miles

Airbag light on

Corrossion to nearside inner sill

Corrossion to nearside outter sill

Corrossion to offside inner sill

Corrossion to offside outter sill

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 198,152 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Airbag light on

Corrosion to nearside inner sill

Corrossion to nearside outter sill

Corrossion to offside inner sill

Corrossion to offside outter sill

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 183,778 miles

centre side door not opening

front windscreen cracked outside off swept area

slight corrosion on n/s/f inner sill

Fail 4 Aug 2010 183,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre side door not opening

front windscreen cracked outside off swept area

slight corrosion on n/s/f inner sill

Pass 11 Aug 2009 166,892 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 166,892 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 148,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 138,171 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 138,171 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 118,396 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 118,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P205 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P205 FTA, 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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P205 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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