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P487 YHT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,873 mi
Last recorded166,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 166,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 162,637 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 162,636 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 155,017 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 145,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 137,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 133,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 129,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,491 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 125,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,326 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

headlamps going opaque

Pass 26 Aug 2016 115,425 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 115,425 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 115,406 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 May 2014 106,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,004 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 98,004 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,003 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,063 miles

slight play o/s/f droplink arm

all tyres becoming worn

front brake pads becoming worn

o/s/f+n/s/f sills damaged

play n/s/f drop link arm becoming ecessive,

Fail 25 Mar 2010 83,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads becoming worn

o/s/f+n/s/f sills damaged

play n/s/f drop link arm becoming ecessive,

slight play o/s/f droplink arm

Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,747 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 52,747 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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P487 YHT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P487 YHT, 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 P487 YHT registered?

P487 YHT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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