1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · P158 CPR
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 177,563 km. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 177,563 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P158 CPR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 177,563 km recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P158 CPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P158 CPR) between June 2010 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P158 CPR Odometer History
- 25/06/201099,282 km
- 25/06/201099,282 km
- 12/08/2011107,485 mi
- 12/09/2012126,123 mi+18,638 mi
- 13/09/2012126,136 mi+13 mi
- 14/10/2013137,939 mi+11,803 mi
- 14/10/2013137,939 mi
- 04/12/2014149,151 mi+11,212 mi
- 15/12/2014149,158 mi+7 mi
- 06/01/2016159,561 mi+10,403 mi
- 12/01/2016159,566 mi+5 mi
- 11/01/2017171,487 mi+11,921 mi
- 12/01/2017171,489 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/2018172,872 mi+1,383 mi
- 12/09/2018173,095 mi+223 mi
- 04/04/2023173,455 mi+360 mi
- 04/04/2023173,455 mi
- 07/01/2025176,944 mi+3,489 mi
- 20/06/2025176,993 mi+49 mi
- 16/06/2026177,563 km
Average of roughly 4,900 km per year across 20 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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