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P76 GTA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

194,729 mi
Last recorded194,729 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 194,729 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 194,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 192,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 188,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 183,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 183,374 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 181,764 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 181,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 178,919 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 178,919 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area at time of inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 176,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2020 176,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2019 174,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 169,502 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 162,894 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 162,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,175 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 153,134 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 147,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 144,358 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 137,758 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 137,758 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 132,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 172,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 127,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 118,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 95,531 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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P76 GTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P76 GTA, 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 P76 GTA registered?

P76 GTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P76 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P76 GTA shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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