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P249 VRE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 154,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 152,918 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 148,419 miles

Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,247 miles

Central Exhaust flexi section leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Front Inner Body sill previous welded repair patch poorly carried out, just legal.

Fail 29 Jan 2022 143,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading 0.780, max is 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Reading 0.720, max is 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light and light output colour pink, not red, excessively reduced intensity (4.5.4 (a))

Central Exhaust flexi section leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Front Inner Body sill previous welded repair patch poorly carried out, just legal.

Rear Fog light switch telltale, on dash, not present, just switch red light.

Fail 21 Nov 2021 143,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits See print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section area ??? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Poor previous repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight pink tint instead of steady red (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear 3rd row seats removed but seat belts still in place

Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,722 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 139,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,194 miles

front brakes corroded on inner faces + wear to pads

Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,196 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 111,196 miles

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

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

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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P249 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P249 VRE, 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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P249 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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