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P368 OET

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,211 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 90,211 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,294 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,137 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,883 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,883 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid flexi pipe to calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,870 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,860 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking in places

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking in places

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,831 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking in places

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking in places

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 68,585 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 68,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 56,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,118 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,809 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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P368 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P368 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.

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What year was P368 OET registered?

P368 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P368 OET shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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