1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P297 AHO
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 215,133 km. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 215,133 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P297 AHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
- 215,133 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P297 AHO 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 (P297 AHO) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2024 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 (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P297 AHO Odometer History
- 08/06/2022209,627 km
- 01/06/2023212,269 km+2,642 km
- 22/06/2023212,269 km
- 14/06/2024215,133 km+2,864 km
- 26/07/2024215,133 km
Average of roughly 2,582 km per year across 5 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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