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P844 AFE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,118 mi
Last recorded166,118 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 166,118 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 166,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced And rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing X 2 (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 165,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill end/lower quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 163,761 miles

Body structure inner/outer sills & wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 159,711 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 159,711 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 158,913 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 158,913 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 156,141 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Pass 11 Jun 2020 154,149 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 154,133 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Radiator Leaking at Front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Head lamps wet inside with No beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 149,453 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 149,453 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 146,346 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 138,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 131,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,217 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 119,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 108,339 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 75,936 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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P844 AFE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P844 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P844 AFE registered?

P844 AFE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P844 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P844 AFE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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