1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P816 EAB
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 251,765 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/08/2023)
- Recorded Odometer
- 251,765 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P816 EAB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2022
- 251,765 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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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P816 EAB Odometer History
- 11/08/2022251,765 km
- 12/08/2022251,765 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P816 EAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P816 EAB) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2022 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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