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P577 KBC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

161,856 mi
Last recorded161,856 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 161,856 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside rear outer sill cover corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 159,624 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 159,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 154,488 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 154,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 152,921 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,489 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

inner sills corroded

under side pf vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 149,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2021 149,413 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2020 148,728 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightley

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 147,538 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 147,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 144,446 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 144,446 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section joining rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,054 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Sep 2016 141,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,796 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 135,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 121,870 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2/ EXHAIST RUSTY

Fail 29 Aug 2014 121,870 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2/ EXHAIST RUSTY

Fail 27 Aug 2013 118,433 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,916 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 115,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 108,747 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 108,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,588 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,653 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 82,652 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P577 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P577 KBC, 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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P577 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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