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P844 GPA

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,273 mi
Last recorded116,273 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 GPA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop links upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 116,162 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush brackets corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing but not execsive (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,735 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 115,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,694 miles

outer sills correded

underbody corrosion o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 2 Aug 2021 114,694 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sills correded

underbody corrosion o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 15 Aug 2020 113,056 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 113,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 184,719 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 110,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,058 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 108,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,043 miles

o/s sill slight corrosion

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2017 101,043 miles

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

o/s sill slight corrosion

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade perished

n/s/f sill corroded - not within a prescribed area

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre valve perished

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,743 miles

Oil leak

hole in n/s/f sill but not in perscribed area

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hole in n/s/f sill but not in perscribed area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2013 77,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s headlight aim not tested, needs to be tested at time of retest

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,641 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,658 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil around nearside rear hub

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 62,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,804 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 GPA 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 P844 GPA, 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 P844 GPA registered?

P844 GPA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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