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P947 GJK

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

198,621 mi
Last recorded198,621 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 GJK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 198,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 193,641 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 186,861 miles

COOLANT LEAK under vehicle

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails near shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights output reduced

wear all rear upper trailing arm bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2022 184,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 181,470 miles

emission test result may differ when exhaust is repaired.

Nearside Front backing sill excessively corroded.

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

Offside Front backing sill excessively corroded.

Offside headlamp has a slightly reduced output of light.

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

both rear axle hub seal slightly leaking.

Fail 12 Jul 2021 181,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front backing sill excessively corroded.

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

Offside Front backing sill excessively corroded.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp has a slightly reduced output of light.

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

both rear axle hub seal slightly leaking.

emission test result may differ when exhaust is repaired.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 172,692 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear hub seal signs of leak

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi starting to corrode

glow plug light flashing

near side inner sill has slight corrosion

only one horn button working

Fail 8 Jul 2020 172,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear hub seal signs of leak

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi starting to corrode

glow plug light flashing

near side inner sill has slight corrosion

only one horn button working

Fail 17 Jun 2020 172,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front brake disc signs of getting hot

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

auto box cooler pipes starting to corrode

both rear hub seals leaking

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi starting to corrode

glow plug light flashing

only one horn button working

Pass 24 May 2019 165,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 165,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 158,963 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 158,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 157,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 156,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 150,560 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn On Edges.

Fail 5 May 2015 150,506 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn On Edges.

Pass 16 May 2014 133,197 miles

Fog light lens broken taped over with red tap

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

corrosion developing n/s sill areas

various oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2014 133,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fog light lens broken taped over with red tap

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear exhaust mounting requires attention

corrosion developing n/s sill areas

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2013 124,805 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 124,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 115,412 miles

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 7 Jul 2011 100,798 miles

Front brake disc's pitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear light clusters are cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear light clusters are cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,874 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 69,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,810 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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P947 GJK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P947 GJK, 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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P947 GJK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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