1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P724 HAY
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 216,724 km. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 216,724 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P724 HAY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 216,724 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P724 HAY Odometer History
- 17/05/200699,845 km
- 15/05/2007110,996 mi
- 30/04/2008120,938 mi+9,942 mi
- 15/05/2009130,831 mi+9,893 mi
- 15/05/2009130,845 mi+14 mi
- 11/02/2010138,862 mi+8,017 mi
- 23/02/2011149,741 mi+10,879 mi
- 26/02/2011149,741 km
- 07/03/2012159,049 mi
- 25/02/2013168,215 mi+9,166 mi
- 11/02/2014179,541 mi+11,326 mi
- 17/02/2015190,006 mi+10,465 mi
- 16/02/2016200,926 mi+10,920 mi
- 22/02/2016200,926 mi
- 20/02/2017213,555 mi+12,629 mi
- 21/02/2018224,706 mi+11,151 mi
- 24/02/2018224,832 mi+126 mi
- 10/04/2019234,064 mi+9,232 mi
- 10/03/2020242,007 mi+7,943 mi
- 10/03/2021248,550 mi+6,543 mi
- 09/05/2022255,361 mi+6,811 mi
- 22/07/2025260,136 mi+4,775 mi
- 03/08/2026216,724 km
Average of roughly 5,782 km per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P724 HAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P724 HAY) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 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: “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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