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P989 AHR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,191 mi
Last recorded149,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 AHR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 149,191 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wax oiled

Pass 21 May 2015 145,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 140,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 130,464 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

rear silencer exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 125,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 117,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 103,230 miles

brake pipes coated in grease difficult to fully inspect

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,528 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,528 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,761 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 53,761 miles

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

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

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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P989 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P989 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P989 AHR registered?

P989 AHR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P989 AHR safe to buy?

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