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P411 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

231,282 mi
Last recorded231,282 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 231,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

all welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 20 Feb 2026 231,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Broken wire (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 26 Jan 2026 231,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis rail/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2024 229,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise remainder of sills appear weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 229,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise remainder of sills appear weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 225,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covered all over with underseal cant fully inspect sum areas

suspension corroded on surface

Pass 18 Oct 2022 221,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 219,340 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 214,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 206,140 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 206,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 200,868 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 200,868 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 190,315 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 175,855 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres worn on edges

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s inner and outer sills but not holed at time of test

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres perished and splitting but cords not exposed

Fail 31 Mar 2016 175,850 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres worn on edges

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s inner and outer sills but not holed at time of test

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres perished and splitting but cords not exposed

Pass 2 Apr 2015 157,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 140,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 140,467 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 124,805 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 4 Feb 2013 124,805 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,474 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 117,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,344 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 104,941 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Childseat fitted to n/s/r and third row seats secured closed - seatbelts not tested

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 104,936 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Childseat fitted to n/s/r and third row seats secured closed - seatbelts not tested

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 104,053 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 102,639 miles

Battery insecure

Childs seat fitted to n/s/r seat - seat belt not checked.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Third row seats secured closed - seat belts not checked.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,639 miles

Battery insecure

Childs seat fitted to n/s/r seat - seat belt not checked.

Third row seats secured closed - seat belts not checked.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 84,581 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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P411 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P411 FTT, 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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P411 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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