1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · P158 CPR
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 177,563 miles. MOT valid until 18/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P158 CPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 177,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P158 CPR Mileage History
- 04/04/2023173,455 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 mi+570 mi
Average of roughly 1,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P158 CPR) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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