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P979 AHR

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

225,071 mi
Last recorded225,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 AHR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 225,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 225,071 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 222,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 221,485 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2024 221,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel will not turn due to o/s brake bind

Offside tyres appear underinflated

Rear bumper missing brackets taped over

headlamp lens deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 221,012 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 221,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 217,602 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 217,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 215,982 miles

Front Inner brake disks faces corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 215,978 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner brake disks faces corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 213,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower crossmenber corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both o/s & n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 213,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower crossmenber corroded

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both o/s & n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 210,810 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Radiator panel corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 210,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Radiator panel corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 206,126 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Jul 2018 206,126 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 199,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 194,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 189,655 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 12 Jun 2014 184,424 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 184,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 177,928 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 177,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 169,100 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 169,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 154,327 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 154,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 11 May 2010 134,298 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2010 134,298 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2009 133,694 miles

All four tyres perished

Rear wiperblade missing

Fail 16 Apr 2009 133,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres perished

Rear wiperblade missing

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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P979 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P979 AHR, 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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P979 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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