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P892 LRD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,141 mi
Last recorded152,141 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 LRD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 152,141 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened "X" member for front of front suspension corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front "X" member mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of front chassis beside mounting point corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front "X" member mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of front chassis beside mounting point corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 144,082 miles

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

all underbody under sealed

Fail 5 Nov 2024 144,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside exhaust mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 144,061 miles

Front Coil spring insecure Both Front (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Axle Feeding Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Pipe to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring insecure Both Rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Feeding Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 142,343 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated, exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty/undersealed, some holes outwith prescribed/structure areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 142,343 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch keeps bending when slammed down (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated, exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty/undersealed, some holes outwith prescribed/structure areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 140,013 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusted/some holes outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 138,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 132,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 126,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 126,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,964 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 113,556 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 113,556 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 103,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,685 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 92,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,094 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyre valves perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 85,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyre valves perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,786 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

195/70/15/92h bridgestone

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,756 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,617 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 71,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P892 LRD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P892 LRD, 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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P892 LRD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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