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P718 FTA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,385 mi
Last recorded158,385 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 158,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 156,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 156,044 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 148,786 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 148,070 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 148,060 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 147,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 147,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 146,068 miles

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

Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 144,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 144,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 143,422 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 141,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,381 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 138,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 138,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 138,063 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 135,977 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 122,111 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2007 122,111 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2006 108,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 91,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 91,370 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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P718 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P718 FTA, 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 P718 FTA registered?

P718 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P718 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 FTA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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