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P208 RBA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 RBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,188 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight cracking/perishing /wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight cracking/perishing /wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,141 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,956 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,662 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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P208 RBA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P208 RBA, 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 P208 RBA registered?

P208 RBA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P208 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 RBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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