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P89 HDV

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,262 mi
Last recorded165,262 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 165,262 miles

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

vehicle underbody, suspension components and chassis coated in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2025 163,556 miles

Coolant leak

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Jul 2025 163,556 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2024 161,821 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

inner and outer sills starting to show corrosion

radiator crossmember very rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2024 161,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

coolent leak from ''T piece'' next to gearbox

drivers side front and rear tyres perishing

engine and gearbox oil leaks

inner and outer sills starting to show corrosion

radiator crossmember very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2023 159,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone in the cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 159,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone in the cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 156,615 miles

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

diesel fuel hose attached to o/s/f anti roll bar

Fail 21 Apr 2022 156,615 miles

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

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

diesel fuel hose attached to o/s/f anti roll bar

Pass 14 Apr 2021 153,630 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

front brake pads are low

gearbox has a oil leak

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 13 Apr 2021 153,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine has a oil leak

front brake pads are low

gearbox has a oil leak

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 2 Sep 2020 152,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,722 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 142,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 131,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 131,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-65-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,184 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,813 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 118,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,116 miles

nsr +osr roll bar links have slite play

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr +osr roll bar links have slite play

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 103,334 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,611 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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P89 HDV is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P89 HDV, 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 P89 HDV registered?

P89 HDV is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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