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P687 OHE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,085 mi
Last recorded75,085 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 OHE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 75,085 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 69,636 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,981 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,273 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 50,273 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,286 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 70,286 miles

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

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

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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P687 OHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P687 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 P687 OHE registered?

P687 OHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P687 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P687 OHE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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