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P652 AFE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,038 mi
Last recorded136,038 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 136,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 133,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 130,984 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

inner & outer sills corroded

o/s/r backplate damp with axle oil

Pass 16 Jan 2023 127,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear backplate damp with axle oil

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 123,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp with axle oil

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,701 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp with axle oil

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 119,329 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coolant leak heater pipe ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 113,453 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump feed pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 113,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner sill to outer sill seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump feed pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 110,961 miles

Nearside Front slight drag from brake

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight drag from brake

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2018 110,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front slight drag from brake

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight drag from brake

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2017 104,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 104,084 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front slight drag from brake

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear slight drag from brake

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 96,954 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 96,954 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

water leak and over heating

Pass 14 May 2015 88,972 miles

exhaust middle silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 13 May 2015 88,971 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust middle silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 21 May 2014 81,792 miles

Centre Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 73,459 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 69,555 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2011 69,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2010 64,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 64,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,932 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 56,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 4,820 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 4,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 68,299 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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P652 AFE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P652 AFE, 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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P652 AFE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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