1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · L15 FAF
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 182,405 km. MOT valid until 03/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 182,405 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
L15 FAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 182,405 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L15 FAF Odometer History
- 14/04/2023154,698 mi
- 18/04/2024164,131 km
- 22/04/2024164,131 km
- 07/04/2025172,405 km+8,274 km
- 24/04/2026182,405 km+10,000 km
Average of roughly 9,152 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L15 FAF 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 (L15 FAF) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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