1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P794 EAB
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 173,045 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P794 EAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 173,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P794 EAB 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 (P794 EAB) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
P794 EAB Mileage History
- 15/05/2023167,447 mi
- 15/05/2023167,449 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/2024171,737 mi+4,288 mi
- 21/05/2025173,045 mi+1,308 mi
- 21/05/2025173,045 mi
Average of roughly 2,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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