1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P216 AHO
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 184,888 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P216 AHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 184,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P216 AHO Mileage History
- 13/08/2024166,375 mi
- 27/09/2024166,416 mi+41 mi
- 25/04/2025166,603 mi+187 mi
- 22/04/2026184,887 mi+18,284 mi
- 22/04/2026184,888 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P216 AHO 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 (P216 AHO) between August 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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