1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P697 FTT
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 148,713 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P697 FTT Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 148,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P697 FTT Mileage History
- 15/10/200785,559 mi
- 08/10/200892,103 mi+6,544 mi
- 07/10/200997,828 mi+5,725 mi
- 08/10/200997,828 mi
- 13/10/2010102,303 mi+4,475 mi
- 13/10/2010102,303 mi
- 21/09/2011107,107 mi+4,804 mi
- 21/09/2011107,107 mi
- 11/06/2012109,404 km
- 20/05/2013117,838 km+8,434 km
- 20/05/2013117,838 km
- 29/05/2014124,377 mi
- 30/07/2014125,090 km
- 30/07/2014125,090 km
- 18/07/2015130,024 mi
- 29/06/2016135,993 mi+5,969 mi
- 26/06/2017138,552 mi+2,559 mi
- 29/06/2017138,555 mi+3 mi
- 25/06/2018140,097 mi+1,542 mi
- 28/06/2018140,101 mi+4 mi
- 24/06/2019140,733 mi+632 mi
- 24/06/2019140,733 mi
- 09/06/2020140,961 mi+228 mi
- 16/06/2020140,961 mi
- 11/06/2021144,072 mi+3,111 mi
- 11/06/2021144,075 mi+3 mi
- 31/05/2022145,431 mi+1,356 mi
- 21/06/2023146,583 mi+1,152 mi
- 17/06/2024148,015 mi+1,432 mi
- 19/06/2024148,024 mi+9 mi
- 23/06/2025148,401 mi+377 mi
- 23/06/2025148,401 mi
- 20/01/2026148,712 mi+311 mi
- 28/01/2026148,713 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,453 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
P697 FTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P697 FTT) between October 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (30 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 107 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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