Official DVLA Record

1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P288 FTT

P288 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 136,956 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA BONGO
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
136,956 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2500cc

P288 FTT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
  • 136,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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P288 FTT Mileage History

  1. 25/07/2024134,577 mi
  2. 25/07/2024134,577 mi
  3. 06/08/2025136,908 mi+2,331 mi
  4. 21/08/2025136,936 mi+28 mi
  5. 21/08/2025136,956 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 2,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P288 FTT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (P288 FTT) between July 2024 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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