1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5L Diesel · P152 BNW
1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 May 1997. Recorded mileage 165,120 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P152 BNW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 165,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P152 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee (P152 BNW) between October 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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 (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
P152 BNW Mileage History
- 02/10/2009126,084 km
- 05/10/2010131,568 mi
- 29/09/2011134,948 mi+3,380 mi
- 03/10/2012137,180 mi+2,232 mi
- 07/10/2013139,684 mi+2,504 mi
- 25/09/2014141,920 mi+2,236 mi
- 05/10/2015144,608 mi+2,688 mi
- 05/10/2015144,610 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/2016146,859 mi+2,249 mi
- 20/09/2016146,859 mi
- 20/09/2017149,656 mi+2,797 mi
- 27/09/2018151,069 mi+1,413 mi
- 07/10/2019155,412 mi+4,343 mi
- 08/10/2019155,418 mi+6 mi
- 17/09/2020156,951 mi+1,533 mi
- 18/09/2020156,952 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2021158,957 mi+2,005 mi
- 31/08/2022161,256 mi+2,299 mi
- 25/09/2023162,434 mi+1,178 mi
- 27/09/2023162,434 mi
- 30/08/2024163,136 mi+702 mi
- 30/08/2024163,138 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/2025164,558 mi+1,420 mi
- 25/09/2026165,120 mi+562 mi
Average of roughly 2,299 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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