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P269 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,028 mi
Last recorded126,028 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 126,028 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill holed and corroded

Offside Rear sill holed and corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 126,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sill holed and corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear sill holed and corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 122,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 122,555 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel 3 places. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,422 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,719 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded & holed but not within 30cm of suspension or seat/ belt mounting points

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded & holed but not within 30cm of suspension or seat/ belt mounting points

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 116,715 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded & holed but not within 30cm of suspension or seat/ belt mounting points

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded & holed but not within 30cm of suspension or seat/ belt mounting points

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,943 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 114,939 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,351 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s inner sill holed/corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,459 miles

Nearside front shock absober showing signs of weakness.

Offside and nearside rear bump stops missing.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 104,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,721 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 100,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 96,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,816 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 79,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,554 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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P269 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P269 FTT, 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 P269 FTT registered?

P269 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P269 FTT shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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