1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P844 CFH
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 158,151 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/04/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 158,151 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P844 CFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 158,151 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects 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: 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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P844 CFH Odometer History
- 07/04/2022124,056 km
- 04/01/2023124,364 km+308 km
- 12/12/2023138,026 km+13,662 km
- 03/04/2025158,108 km+20,082 km
- 07/05/2025158,151 km+43 km
Average of roughly 11,059 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P844 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 (P844 CFH) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 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 Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cros”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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