1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P188 BNW
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/06/1997. Recorded mileage 220,748 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,748 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
P188 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 220,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P188 BNW Mileage History
- 20/07/2023214,618 mi
- 24/06/2024215,450 mi+832 mi
- 24/06/2024215,450 mi
- 06/03/2025215,939 mi+489 mi
- 28/02/2026220,748 mi+4,809 mi
Average of roughly 2,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P188 BNW 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 (P188 BNW) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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