1997 Mazda Bongo Diesel · P217 FTA
1997 Mazda Bongo (diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 268,345 km. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 268,345 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- ---
P217 FTA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 268,345 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P217 FTA Odometer History
- 05/08/2005128,238 km
- 01/08/2006142,627 km+14,389 km
- 27/09/2007162,643 mi
- 28/09/2007162,683 km
- 11/09/2008183,156 mi
- 11/09/2008183,156 mi
- 29/09/2009202,195 mi+19,039 mi
- 01/10/2010219,587 km
- 29/09/2011235,007 mi
- 01/10/2012244,004 mi+8,997 mi
- 08/10/2012244,004 mi
- 12/08/2014244,667 mi+663 mi
- 21/08/2014244,669 km
- 25/06/2019248,527 mi
- 02/12/2020254,069 mi+5,542 mi
- 04/12/2020254,071 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/2021257,405 km
- 24/12/2021257,405 km
- 13/12/2022261,007 km+3,602 km
- 13/12/2022261,007 km
- 13/01/2023261,117 km+110 km
- 12/01/2024262,969 km+1,852 km
- 24/06/2025265,517 km+2,548 km
- 23/06/2026268,345 km+2,828 km
Average of roughly 6,709 km per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
P217 FTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P217 FTA) between August 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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