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P811 AWY

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

270,599 mi
Last recorded270,599 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 AWY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 270,599 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 270,599 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both iop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 256,836 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 256,836 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 252,112 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 244,244 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 244,244 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 244,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill near front seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middel seat belt - outer sill near middle seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HB TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive leak - unsure of what possibly power steering or multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os front radiator hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch left side & right side small holes of corrosion - not near suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 237,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 237,525 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis/box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis/box section (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 233,217 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak on steering rack gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin on body above rear silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 233,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak on steering rack gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin on body above rear silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 229,858 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 229,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 225,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 222,078 miles

Oil leak ()

metal coolant hose to rear heater leaking

nearside front inner sill area corroded

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill area

Pass 21 Jul 2015 217,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 214,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 208,731 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 208,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 201,295 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 192,942 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 192,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 183,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 175,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 157,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 146,265 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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P811 AWY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P811 AWY, 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 P811 AWY registered?

P811 AWY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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