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P833 XDE

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

289,180 mi
Last recorded289,180 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 XDE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 289,180 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Fail 15 May 2025 289,178 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 14 May 2024 288,493 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Welding repairs undersealed.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 237,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

dampness around diesel pump, but not leaking at time of test

front radiator support bracket corroded

nearside battery loose

offside front headlamp beam image poor

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2016 237,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

dampness around diesel pump, but not leaking at time of test

front radiator support bracket corroded

nearside battery loose

offside front headlamp beam image poor

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2015 221,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

area around fuel pump and engine damp suspect fuel leak but not leaking at time of test

offside and nearside front inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 221,503 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

area around fuel pump and engine damp suspect fuel leak but not leaking at time of test

offside and nearside front inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 193,271 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 193,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 172,420 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills

corrosion and repairs to offside outer sill

nearside centre outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

one rear passenger seat not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and minor leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 172,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion and repairs to offside outer sill

nearside centre outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

one rear passenger seat not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and minor leak

slight corrosion to inner sills

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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P833 XDE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P833 XDE, 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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P833 XDE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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