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P485 UAF

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

219,138 mi
Last recorded219,138 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 219,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 211,288 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 211,147 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 203,191 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 203,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 193,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 183,715 miles

both ball joints boots slight deteriating- both rear tyres just on limit- pads wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2019 178,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes covered with black under seal

Fail 16 Oct 2019 178,120 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat reversed unable to fully check (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat reversed unable to fully check (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes covered with black under seal

Pass 31 Oct 2018 176,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 176,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 176,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2017 176,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked between

rear inner arches corroded and door pillars corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Feb 2016 174,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs light intermittently on. possible front wheel speed sensor fault

both rear lower shock bushes worn

free play in inner steering joints

oil leaks

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2016 174,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs light intermittently on. possible front wheel speed sensor fault

both rear lower shock bushes worn

free play in inner steering joints

oil leaks

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2014 166,912 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on rear inner arch near side rear

link arm slight play off side front

Pass 22 Aug 2013 159,267 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 158,275 miles

nearside front brake slighly binding

slight corrosion under side in various places

Pass 19 Aug 2011 156,839 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 156,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 155,707 miles

advise tow bar electrics insurcure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 151,270 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 151,262 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 141,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 129,210 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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P485 UAF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P485 UAF, 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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P485 UAF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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