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P997 HNT

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,138 mi
Last recorded157,138 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 HNT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 157,138 miles

vehicle has been freshly undersealed within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components /under carriage / general

vehicle has general surface corrosion within prescribed areas / under carriage

Pass 10 Oct 2024 155,691 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has been under sealed / stone chipped within all prescribed areas under the vehicle / general

Pass 3 Aug 2023 151,802 miles

corrosion within all prescribe areas

vehicle under sealed within all prescribe areas

Pass 14 Jul 2022 148,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 137,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 136,272 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 136,171 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected various areas need attention (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 136,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (manifold) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 131,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front under step starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 131,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch/inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front under step starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 127,739 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 121,241 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 121,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 115,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Section/Strong Advise (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 115,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Section/Strong Advise (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,670 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,672 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 102,672 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 97,170 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 90,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,234 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,383 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,383 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P997 HNT is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 P997 HNT, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P997 HNT registered?

P997 HNT is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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