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P213 ENP

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,389 mi
Last recorded196,389 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 196,389 miles

all van undersealed

Fail 24 Oct 2025 196,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Central Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 192,825 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 192,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 189,925 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 185,472 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 185,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 180,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 170,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 151,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 141,364 miles

Front headlight output deteriorated

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 134,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 134,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 129,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front discs corroded on inner faces

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 129,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front discs corroded on inner faces

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 119,249 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 85,298 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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P213 ENP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P213 ENP, 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 P213 ENP registered?

P213 ENP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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