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P310 LJM

1997 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,394 mi
Last recorded141,394 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 141,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle seal leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 129,760 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 127,930 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 127,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 125,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 122,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 122,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,750 miles

Nearside obligatory mirror outer casing loose

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

Offside horn button not working

all brake discs slightly corroded

aux belt appears to be in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2019 121,743 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition - strong advise

Nearside obligatory mirror outer casing loose

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

Offside horn button not working

all brake discs slightly corroded

aux belt appears to be in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster slightly loose

Fail 27 Jul 2018 119,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster slightly loose

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,607 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,796 miles

front shockabsorbers weak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,565 miles

air con drive belt loose

Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air con drive belt loose

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 93,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 91,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,914 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 88,914 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 87,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P310 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P310 LJM, 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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P310 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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