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P617 RND

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,227 mi
Last recorded107,227 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 RND
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,227 miles

Front panel support weak holed

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to outer weak areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel on limits

Fail 28 Mar 2025 107,227 miles

Front panel support weak holed

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to outer weak areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travel on limits

Pass 11 Mar 2024 105,451 miles

advise parking

limited inspection waxoiled

Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,477 miles

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 103,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 103,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no reserve hand brake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,378 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front cross member and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front cross member and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,346 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 27 Jul 2017 94,346 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner/outer sills and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,092 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 92,092 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,002 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,998 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front cross member radiator support,badly corroded (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,668 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 78,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise rear brake pads low advise exhaust system corroded advise rear tyres perished advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2010 74,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 70,297 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 63,453 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 57,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,973 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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P617 RND is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P617 RND, 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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P617 RND is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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