1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P143 DUD
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 94,948 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P143 DUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 94,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P143 DUD Mileage History
- 26/07/202380,010 mi
- 25/07/202484,174 mi+4,164 mi
- 05/06/202585,316 mi+1,142 mi
- 05/06/202694,896 mi+9,580 mi
- 28/07/202694,948 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 4,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P143 DUD 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 (P143 DUD) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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