1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P516 AHO
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 133,393 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P516 AHO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 133,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P516 AHO Mileage History
- 01/09/2025131,937 mi
- 09/09/2025131,946 mi+9 mi
- 02/09/2026133,353 mi+1,407 mi
- 07/09/2026133,393 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 1,434 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P516 AHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P516 AHO) between September 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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