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P988 AHR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

160,296 mi
Last recorded160,296 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 AHR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 160,296 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sill

Offside Rear Sill

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension covered in under seal

Pass 10 Oct 2024 159,721 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded but not excessive

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

Various components covered in under seal

Pass 2 Oct 2023 157,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak radeator corroded ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 155,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 151,689 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 151,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch brake pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroded

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

Nearside Front Support bracket corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 148,638 miles

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

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

Offside slightly damp with fuel on engine

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 148,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 141,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle seal slight leak

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

rear axle upper stabalizer arm rear bushes slight wear

Fail 14 Aug 2019 141,166 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear axle seal slight leak

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

rear axle upper stabalizer arm rear bushes slight wear

Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,766 miles

Offside Rear trailer board stop light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2018 136,766 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear trailer board stop light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2017 128,055 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 128,055 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,408 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 124,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 124,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,244 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 117,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,758 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 108,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,355 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 101,354 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,495 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,587 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,891 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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P988 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P988 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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P988 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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