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P58 HDV

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,653 mi
Last recorded168,653 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 168,653 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 168,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 168,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 167,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 166,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 165,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 164,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 161,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 158,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 152,657 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 143,694 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 143,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 127,988 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,988 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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P58 HDV is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P58 HDV, 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 P58 HDV registered?

P58 HDV is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P58 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P58 HDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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