1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P402 FTT
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 101,521 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P402 FTT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2022
- 101,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P402 FTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P402 FTT) between February 2007 and December 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
P402 FTT Mileage History
- 15/02/200728,835 mi
- 20/07/201050,808 mi+21,973 mi
- 12/07/201163,415 mi+12,607 mi
- 13/07/201163,415 mi
- 27/06/201266,967 mi+3,552 mi
- 16/07/201370,757 mi+3,790 mi
- 16/07/201370,757 mi
- 23/06/201479,484 mi+8,727 mi
- 23/06/201479,484 mi
- 07/07/201584,729 mi+5,245 mi
- 13/07/201584,729 mi
- 11/07/201685,222 mi+493 mi
- 24/08/201787,655 mi+2,433 mi
- 06/09/201787,655 mi
- 24/10/201894,562 mi+6,907 mi
- 04/01/201994,591 mi+29 mi
- 07/01/201994,592 mi+1 mi
- 10/01/202095,633 mi+1,041 mi
- 30/09/202095,693 mi+60 mi
- 29/09/202199,733 mi+4,040 mi
- 09/12/2022101,521 mi+1,788 mi
Average of roughly 4,597 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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