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P557 SVW

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,510 mi
Last recorded152,510 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 SVW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 152,510 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2026 152,510 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 144,630 miles

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

under body freshly under sealed

Fail 28 Jul 2023 144,412 miles

Central Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (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))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 141,540 miles

radiator cross member corroded under body and chassis covered in under seal

Pass 23 Jul 2021 137,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,282 miles

radiator cross member corroded

under body and chassis covered in under seal

Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

radiator cross member corroded

under body and chassis covered in under seal

Fail 2 Apr 2019 131,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

radiator cross member corroded

under body and chassis covered in under seal

Fail 27 Mar 2019 130,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 124,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,980 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewall

Vehicle underside coated in protective waxoil

Fail 2 Jul 2015 119,241 miles

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

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

corrosion under body sills

general under body corrosion and body corrosion front and rear end damage

Pass 2 Jul 2015 119,241 miles

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

corrosion under body sills

general under body corrosion and body corrosion front and rear end damage

Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on outer sills

front cross member damaged

general under body corrosion

os inner sill corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on outer sills

front cross member damaged

general under body corrosion

os inner sill corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front cross member damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2012 114,991 miles

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

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside rear sills not load bearing areas

front bumper damaged

nearside rear light lens broken

Fail 29 Jun 2012 114,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion nearside and offside rear sills not load bearing areas

front bumper damaged

nearside rear light lens broken

Pass 14 Apr 2011 112,143 miles

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

nsr light cluster damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 110,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general under body corrosion

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

steering rack damp nearside

Pass 12 May 2009 103,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,636 miles

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

o/s seatbelt poorly fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2006 84,768 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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P557 SVW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P557 SVW, 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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P557 SVW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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