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P679 XRH

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,895 mi
Last recorded147,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 XRH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 147,895 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 147,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 147,261 miles

Offside Rear tail lamp dim

corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 23 May 2024 146,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 142,833 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 142,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 139,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 134,870 miles

Both inner drive shaft gaiters perished

Fail 1 Jun 2021 134,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both inner drive shaft gaiters perished

Pass 3 Jun 2020 131,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 129,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2017 126,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

dampness on steering rack

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 124,576 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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P679 XRH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P679 XRH, 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 P679 XRH registered?

P679 XRH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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