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P595 LRD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,997 mi
Last recorded124,997 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 LRD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 124,997 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front propshaft not fitted

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

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 26 May 2026 124,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front propshaft not fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 2 Jun 2025 122,372 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 122,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,621 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all tyres slight cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,871 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear fog lamp colour weak

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,943 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,576 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 109,576 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,264 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Horn & rear fog lamp control switches not designated such

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp colour weak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,264 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Horn & rear fog lamp control switches not designated such

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp colour weak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,124 miles

Both front track rod end rubbers cracking

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2016 98,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front track rod end rubbers cracking

Centre section of exhaust has a blow

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,884 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,829 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,629 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,514 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,187 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 63,737 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 97,962 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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P595 LRD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P595 LRD, 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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P595 LRD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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