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P797 RNE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

289,150 mi
Last recorded289,150 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 289,150 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2025 285,490 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 285,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 281,636 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 272,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 262,127 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 252,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 242,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 227,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 227,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 210,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 197,075 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 197,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 190,990 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 189,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 187,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 182,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 178,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 172,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 166,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,586 miles

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

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

advise rear chasis lightly corroded over exhaust back box

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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P797 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P797 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 P797 RNE registered?

P797 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P797 RNE safe to buy?

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