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P71 FTA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,032 mi
Last recorded97,032 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,032 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 96,995 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all previous welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,301 miles

all previous welding coated with underseal

Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking rack? (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all previous welding coated with underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,032 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH GLAZED (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,026 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT AND REAR INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL. FRONT MIDDLE AND BACK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,796 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floors and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on side wall

Offside Front tyre deteriorated on side wall

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on side wall

Fail 21 Jun 2018 91,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sill ends at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on side wall

Offside Front tyre deteriorated on side wall

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on side wall

Pass 9 May 2017 90,296 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Wiper blade is splitting

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 May 2017 90,296 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Wiper blade is splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,174 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 87,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 84,000 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all suspension slightly corroded

nsr and osr vehicle structure corroded (holes)but not considered excessive

os outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,530 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 112,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,723 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,723 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,452 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 74,452 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,404 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,511 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,511 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P71 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P71 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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P71 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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