1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · P278 CCT
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 161,798 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P278 CCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 161,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P278 CCT Mileage History
- 05/04/2024141,850 mi
- 01/04/2025148,201 mi+6,351 mi
- 01/04/2025148,201 mi
- 09/04/2026161,798 mi+13,597 mi
- 09/04/2026161,798 mi
Average of roughly 9,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P278 CCT 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 (P278 CCT) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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