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P37 RNE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,378 mi
Last recorded219,378 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 219,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2024 216,701 miles

emission to clean to test

Fail 9 Dec 2024 216,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed beacause of oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 211,999 miles

emission to claen to test

Fail 7 Dec 2023 211,999 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced to inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced to inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 206,025 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 199,506 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 190,586 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 183,224 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 183,224 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 174,527 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 174,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 170,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 164,418 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 164,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 159,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 159,662 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 155,611 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 155,611 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 150,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,972 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 143,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 138,647 miles

brakes slightly binding

front to rear brake pipe over fuel tank cannot fully inspect

underside rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 134,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 125,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 115,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 100,955 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 78,245 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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P37 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc 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 P37 RNE, 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 P37 RNE registered?

P37 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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