1997 Mazda Bongo Motor Caravan 2.5L Diesel · P430 AHO
1997 Mazda Bongo Motor Caravan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 121,698 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P430 AHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2026
- 121,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P430 AHO Mileage History
- 11/11/2021120,846 mi
- 08/11/2022120,983 mi+137 mi
- 07/11/2023121,073 mi+90 mi
- 14/04/2026121,698 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 193 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P430 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo Motor Caravan (P430 AHO) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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