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P962 VFA

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,981 mi
Last recorded94,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 94,981 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,835 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,253 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 90,160 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 83,765 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 76,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake lever high (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 73,026 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,760 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,545 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,889 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,108 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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P962 VFA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P962 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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What year was P962 VFA registered?

P962 VFA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P962 VFA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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