1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P251 GTA
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 265,145 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,145 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
P251 GTA Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 265,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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P251 GTA Mileage History
- 18/03/2009108,573 mi
- 18/03/2009108,573 mi
- 19/03/2010117,918 mi+9,345 mi
- 19/03/2010117,918 mi
- 14/03/2011125,986 mi+8,068 mi
- 13/02/2012133,293 mi+7,307 mi
- 16/02/2012133,308 mi+15 mi
- 03/04/2012135,088 km
- 03/04/2013146,779 mi
- 01/04/2014158,442 mi+11,663 mi
- 01/04/2014158,442 mi
- 10/04/2015175,375 mi+16,933 mi
- 10/04/2015175,375 mi
- 05/04/2016189,330 mi+13,955 mi
- 06/04/2016189,330 mi
- 07/04/2017205,903 mi+16,573 mi
- 26/03/2018210,052 mi+4,149 mi
- 03/04/2018210,221 mi+169 mi
- 10/04/2019223,681 mi+13,460 mi
- 10/04/2019223,682 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/2020231,497 mi+7,815 mi
- 02/10/2020231,499 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/2021234,746 mi+3,247 mi
- 21/09/2021234,748 mi+2 mi
- 27/09/2022238,452 mi+3,704 mi
- 30/09/2022238,454 mi+2 mi
- 26/06/2023239,332 mi+878 mi
- 04/06/2024255,209 mi+15,877 mi
- 24/06/2025260,053 mi+4,844 mi
- 03/08/2026265,145 mi+5,092 mi
- 07/08/2026265,145 mi
Average of roughly 9,005 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
P251 GTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P251 GTA) between March 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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