1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P711 AKG
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 183,046 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P711 AKG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 183,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P711 AKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P711 AKG) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle ”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle i”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle”.
P711 AKG Mileage History
- 09/01/2024179,958 mi
- 27/12/2024180,872 mi+914 mi
- 31/01/2025180,948 mi+76 mi
- 30/01/2026183,046 mi+2,098 mi
Average of roughly 1,500 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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