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P230 ENP

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,438 mi
Last recorded199,438 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 199,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Under side step

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

Surface corrosion including rear suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2024 199,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 199,009 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 198,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 196,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 194,520 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner edge

steering rack weeping slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2019 180,037 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from hose after radiator joining to solid pipe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at flexi joint

front tyres 3-4mm bald on inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2019 180,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f & o/s/f saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak slight leak from hose after radiator joining to solid pipe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at flexi joint

front tyres 3-4mm bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2018 163,543 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n.s.f and o.s.f poor dampening (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 163,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n.s.f and o.s.f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n.s.r and o.s.r (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Goodride 215/70 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre tread low inner edge

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n.s.f and o.s.f poor dampening (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 123,850 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 71,913 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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P230 ENP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P230 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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P230 ENP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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