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P713 RBP

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

301,269 mi
Last recorded301,269 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 301,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

most parts of vehicle body due to vehicle age have excessive corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2024 289,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 289,401 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 282,044 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2023 282,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2022 275,062 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 191,191 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 181,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 181,061 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 164,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2018 164,725 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 156,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,536 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)

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 148,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure by battery (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

no coolant in bottle

Pass 13 Aug 2015 147,855 miles

Corrosion inner sill but not a prescibed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 147,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion inner sill but not a prescibed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,436 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 144,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

n/s/f wheel nuts 2 appear to be incorrect

Pass 5 Mar 2013 139,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alignment

Fail 1 Mar 2013 139,426 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alignment

Pass 18 Oct 2011 128,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 117,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 117,320 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 107,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine undertray fitted

long handbrake travel

outer sills covered by plastic

Pass 29 Sep 2008 98,908 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 98,908 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P713 RBP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P713 RBP, 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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P713 RBP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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