1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P30 WDR
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 158,715 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,715 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
P30 WDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 158,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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P30 WDR Mileage History
- 14/11/2023148,641 mi
- 14/11/2023147,829 mi-812 mi
- 20/11/2024154,068 mi+6,239 mi
- 02/12/2024154,079 mi+11 mi
- 19/11/2025158,715 mi+4,636 mi
Average of roughly 4,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P30 WDR 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 (P30 WDR) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 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: Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cros”.
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