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P68 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Pink Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,474 mi
Last recorded180,474 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 180,474 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear out rigger corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 178,833 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 174,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2022 169,729 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 164,919 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 160,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 155,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

patches of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 151,512 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 148,417 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2015 148,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2015 148,137 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 142,838 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 142,838 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 139,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2012 136,123 miles

corrosion forming in exhaust system

slight corrosion in os rear sill panel and os rear wheel arch

Fail 27 Jan 2012 136,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming in exhaust system

slight corrosion in os rear sill panel and os rear wheel arch

Pass 31 Jul 2009 129,241 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

imported vehicle,non standard size plates fitted,smaller characters,which is acceptable

Pass 29 May 2008 123,719 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 119,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 115,343 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 115,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P68 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Pink with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P68 FTT, 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 P68 FTT registered?

P68 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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