1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · P837 AHO
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 250,798 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P837 AHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 250,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P837 AHO Mileage History
- 14/02/2024234,651 mi
- 01/05/2025241,807 mi+7,156 mi
- 07/05/2025241,835 mi+28 mi
- 28/04/2026250,773 mi+8,938 mi
- 28/04/2026250,798 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 7,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P837 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 (P837 AHO) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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