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R867 PSH

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,716 mi
Last recorded137,716 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 PSH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 137,716 miles

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

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2025 126,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 125,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 122,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,490 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 120,490 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 113,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,670 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 105,400 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,703 miles

n/s/r light unit taped up

Pass 19 Feb 2014 83,034 miles

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,395 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)

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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R867 PSH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R867 PSH, 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 R867 PSH registered?

R867 PSH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R867 PSH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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