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P278 CCT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,798 mi
Last recorded161,798 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 CCT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 161,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated visable when jacked up/wheels hanging (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 161,798 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated visable when jacked up/wheels hanging (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 148,201 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 148,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 141,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,420 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

advise offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 28 Mar 2023 133,101 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

advise offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Feb 2022 122,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,809 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 112,809 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing TRE (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,384 miles

Middle seat moves slightly

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,384 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Battery insecure Leisure Battery (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Middle seat moves slightly

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,327 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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P278 CCT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P278 CCT, 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 P278 CCT registered?

P278 CCT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P278 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 CCT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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