1997 Mazda Bongo SGL3 Camper 2.5L Diesel · P773 CFH
1997 Mazda Bongo SGL3 Camper (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 235,135 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO SGL3 CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
P773 CFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 235,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P773 CFH Mileage History
- 18/07/2023226,702 mi
- 16/08/2023226,838 mi+136 mi
- 29/05/2025229,770 mi+2,932 mi
- 29/05/2025229,770 mi
- 05/08/2026235,135 mi+5,365 mi
Average of roughly 2,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P773 CFH 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 Sgl3 Camper (P773 CFH) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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 (23 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wh”; “Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength S”.
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