1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P113 GTA
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 182,724 km. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 182,724 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P113 GTA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 182,724 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P113 GTA Odometer History
- 14/07/200890,174 mi
- 08/07/2009110,395 mi+20,221 mi
- 08/07/2009100,359 mi-10,036 mi
- 01/07/2010113,836 mi+13,477 mi
- 01/07/2010113,836 mi
- 24/06/2011122,001 km
- 04/07/2011122,522 mi
- 07/06/2012127,526 mi+5,004 mi
- 15/06/2012127,535 km
- 05/07/2013131,124 km+3,589 km
- 09/07/2014136,043 mi
- 09/07/2014136,043 mi
- 05/06/2015147,295 mi+11,252 mi
- 27/04/2016154,616 km
- 27/04/2016154,616 mi
- 06/07/2017162,568 km
- 27/04/2018164,518 km+1,950 km
- 20/06/2019166,842 km+2,324 km
- 11/12/2020171,573 km+4,731 km
- 19/05/2025172,678 km+1,105 km
- 06/05/2026182,724 km+10,046 km
Average of roughly 5,197 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P113 GTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P113 GTA) between July 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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