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P342 BNW

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,523 mi
Last recorded39,523 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 BNW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 39,523 miles

Both front lower ball joints the gaiters are perished.

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

General under body and suspension corrosion throughout.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 39,274 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 38,354 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,942 miles

Offside Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Nov 2020 29,235 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 29,235 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 27,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 25,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,844 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 23,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,674 miles

Rear pads low - discs pitted

Slight deterioration front lower arm rear bushes

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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P342 BNW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P342 BNW, 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 P342 BNW registered?

P342 BNW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 March 1997.

Is P342 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 BNW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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