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P540 AHR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,218 mi
Last recorded124,218 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 AHR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 124,218 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 124,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 110,772 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,367 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 106,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,235 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 99,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,471 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 97,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,765 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 92,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate dam with axle oil

Offside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,342 miles

Both front anti-rollbar links upper balljoints boots split

Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front anti-rollbar links upper balljoints boots split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,513 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,734 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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P540 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P540 AHR, 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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P540 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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