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P61 OHE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

273,186 mi
Last recorded273,186 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 OHE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 273,186 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 273,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 264,714 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2024 264,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 252,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 237,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 226,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 213,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 213,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 198,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 183,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 163,884 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 144,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,688 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 110,688 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,936 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,217 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,412 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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P61 OHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P61 OHE, 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 P61 OHE registered?

P61 OHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P61 OHE safe to buy?

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