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P951 VFA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

95,106 mi
Last recorded95,106 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 95,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,515 miles

General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,602 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 88,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f outer sill corroded not in prescribed are

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,557 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 81,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,545 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 81,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,362 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,992 miles

lights on separate switch

o/s rear shocker casing deteriorating

surface corrosion on all discs

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,988 miles

All position lamps not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

o/s rear shocker casing deteriorating

surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,761 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 80,761 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Slight oil leak rear axle O/S seal

Pass 1 May 2018 80,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

signs of leak from offside rear axle half shaft seal

under sills heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Apr 2018 80,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

signs of leak from offside rear axle half shaft seal

under sills heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,876 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,091 miles

general signs of under body corrosion

heavy under sealing under vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill several places (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

offside rear shocker shroud corroded

slight leak offside rear axle half shaft seal

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,815 miles

handbrake lever travel borderline excessive

inner face of front discs deteriorating

n/s and o/s iner sills corroding

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber protective boots deteriorated

oil leak from o/s/r wheel/axle area

Fail 6 Feb 2015 77,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

handbrake lever travel borderline excessive

inner face of front discs deteriorating

n/s and o/s iner sills corroding

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber protective boots deteriorated

oil leak from o/s/r wheel/axle area

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,495 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 72,508 miles

heavy corrosion to non structural panels at rear and side advise repair or replace soon

Fail 12 May 2010 72,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy corrosion to non structural panels at rear and side advise repair or replace soon

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,263 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 69,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 64,688 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,892 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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P951 VFA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P951 VFA, 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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P951 VFA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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