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P232 PLY

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

296,041 mi
Last recorded296,041 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 PLY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,049cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 296,041 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

offside rear chassis rail corroded/weak

spare tyre loose

welding repairs carried out to outer sills and closing sill / heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2024 293,027 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front closing sills and offside rear closing sills corroded to excess - non prescribed areas

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside outer sill corroded to excess - non prescribed area

Fail 15 May 2024 293,027 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front closing sills and offside rear closing sills corroded to excess - non prescribed areas

nearside outer sill corroded to excess - non prescribed area

Pass 11 May 2023 290,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 290,678 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2006 135,448 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 135,415 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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P232 PLY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,049cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P232 PLY, 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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P232 PLY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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