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P313 VFA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,707 mi
Last recorded116,707 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 116,707 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing corrided

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x3 inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 116,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing corrided

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x3 inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 110,510 miles

Front cross member has corrosion

Offside Rear chassis by bump stop has corrosion

back cross member/rear panels has corrosion

n/s and o/s front road wheels just touch suspension wishbones

Fail 27 Jan 2025 110,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member has corrosion

Offside Rear chassis by bump stop has corrosion

back cross member/rear panels has corrosion

n/s and o/s front road wheels just touch suspension wishbones

Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,206 miles

front crossmember has corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,546 miles

Front anti roll bar cover's cracking

Offside Front crossmember has corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch chassis has corrosion

Offside middle inner sill has corrosion

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking on inside side wall

Fail 1 Feb 2023 106,546 miles

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

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

Front anti roll bar cover's cracking

Offside Front crossmember has corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch chassis has corrosion

Offside middle inner sill has corrosion

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking on inside side wall

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,740 miles

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing/cracking to tread

Slight play nearside inner rack joint

Underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 10 Apr 2021 103,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 101,032 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 100,244 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,690 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 92,699 miles

Nearside side load door window insecure

Offside Rear chassis starting to split

Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill back to floors x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside side load door window insecure

Offside Rear chassis starting to split

nearside and offside front under sill backs behind steps corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,602 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,494 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 67,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cv joint clicking

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,845 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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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P313 VFA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P313 VFA, 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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P313 VFA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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