1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P683 AFE
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 117,391 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P683 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2024
- 117,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P683 AFE 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 (P683 AFE) between May 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiat”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
P683 AFE Mileage History
- 16/05/2023117,009 mi
- 16/03/2024117,040 mi+31 mi
- 20/03/2024117,040 mi
- 28/10/2024117,372 mi+332 mi
- 21/12/2024117,391 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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