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1997 Mazda Bongo V6 2.5L Petrol · P161 CPR

P161 CPR

1997 Mazda Bongo V6 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 194,870 km. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA BONGO V6
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 28/01/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Odometer
194,870 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2490cc

P161 CPR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
  • 194,870 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P161 CPR Odometer History

  1. 02/10/2023188,901 km
  2. 20/11/2024192,218 km+3,317 km
  3. 04/12/2024192,227 km+9 km
  4. 15/01/2026194,780 km+2,553 km
  5. 29/01/2026194,870 km+90 km

Average of roughly 2,564 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P161 CPR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 22:15
MOT Analysis

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 V6 (P161 CPR) between October 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 January 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”.

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