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P338 OET

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,425 mi
Last recorded102,425 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 102,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 101,400 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 101,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 97,917 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,984 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,444 miles

Central Front radiator cross member has corrosion hole

Nearside Front has corrosion under step needs repair

Offside Front under step has corrosion under step needs repairing

Offside Rear corrosion where panel meets floor panel

Pass 8 May 2019 93,990 miles

Nearside central shell has a small corrosion

Offside Front Lower small patch of crrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 91,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 91,622 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2017 86,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 84,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 82,673 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 80,809 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2013 78,662 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 78,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 76,031 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

steering wheel cover slightly loose

Fail 21 May 2012 76,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

steering wheel cover slightly loose

Pass 12 May 2011 74,479 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 74,479 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 72,495 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 69,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 68,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,853 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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P338 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P338 OET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P338 OET registered?

P338 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P338 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 OET shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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