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P661 AHR

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

103,723 mi
Last recorded103,723 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 AHR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,723 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil leak from area of drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s upper area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,674 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,746 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 95,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,498 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,453 miles

Offside Front inner front arch corroded

corrosion to front radiator lower support beam

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,419 miles

corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,128 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,088 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,300 miles

front tyres cutting out but legal

Pass 18 May 2011 54,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 52,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 52,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,324 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 40,323 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 May 2006 35,121 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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P661 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P661 AHR, 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 P661 AHR registered?

P661 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P661 AHR shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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