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P715 RNE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,706 mi
Last recorded123,706 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 120,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded But Likely To Cause Injury

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

Offside Rear Lens Damaged

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded But Likely To Cause Injury

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded, But likely to cause injury

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,642 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Coroeded

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

Rear Rear Passenger Seat Been Fitted As Rear Facing

Fail 24 Nov 2020 105,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Coroeded

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

Rear Rear Passenger Seat Been Fitted As Rear Facing

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,919 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking

front cross member corroded

oil leak noted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,607 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 97,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,453 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

passenger seat only fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 95,453 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

passenger seat only fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,638 miles

front cross member condition

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,663 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,441 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,372 miles

pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,214 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,495 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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P715 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P715 RNE, 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 P715 RNE registered?

P715 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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