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P91 JRB

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper poor

all suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2025 95,704 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper poor

all suspension components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2024 94,126 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

all suspension components corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

front to rear brake pipe heavily greased

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play in n/s/f droplink

stone chip in windscreen

various underbody corrosion

Fail 16 May 2023 94,099 miles

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

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,345 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,560 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,560 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,809 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

Fail 6 Aug 2019 81,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 74,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower quarter (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 66,036 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower quarter (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 58,650 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,650 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,274 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,098 miles

rear discs scored and corroded on inside edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres cracking

front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,429 miles

all four tyres starting to crack inside tread

front brakes slightly pitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,005 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 38,785 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 37,290 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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P91 JRB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green 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 P91 JRB, 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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P91 JRB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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