1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · P276 FWP
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 204,165 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P276 FWP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/03/2023
- 204,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P276 FWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P276 FWP) between April 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
P276 FWP Mileage History
- 30/04/200890,172 km
- 04/08/2009110,210 mi
- 04/08/2009110,210 mi
- 03/08/2010124,345 mi+14,135 mi
- 05/08/2010124,345 mi
- 04/08/2011130,575 mi+6,230 mi
- 03/08/2012136,468 mi+5,893 mi
- 04/04/2013139,374 mi+2,906 mi
- 13/01/2014141,720 mi+2,346 mi
- 14/01/2015148,807 km
- 14/01/2015148,807 km
- 15/01/2016154,648 km+5,841 km
- 23/01/2017162,367 km+7,719 km
- 20/02/2018172,528 km+10,161 km
- 06/03/2018172,535 km+7 km
- 14/03/2019178,448 km+5,913 km
- 21/03/2019178,467 mi
- 20/03/2020185,625 km
- 20/03/2020185,625 km
- 16/03/2021190,892 km+5,267 km
- 16/03/2021190,896 km+4 km
- 23/03/2022197,910 mi
- 28/03/2023204,165 mi+6,255 mi
Average of roughly 7,647 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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