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P482 CRN

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

145,155 mi
Last recorded145,155 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 CRN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 145,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 145,135 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 143,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,129 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 140,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 136,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 136,805 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 128,592 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 128,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,345 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 30 Sep 2020 126,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,117 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 121,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 118,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 117,998 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,207 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 111,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,251 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,173 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 107,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,815 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,207 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,715 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 82,707 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,094 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,150 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 6,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,163 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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P482 CRN is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P482 CRN, 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 P482 CRN registered?

P482 CRN is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P482 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 CRN shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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