1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P851 AFE
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 186,448 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/04/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 186,448 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
P851 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 186,448 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
P851 AFE Odometer History
- 25/05/2023183,565 km
- 30/05/2023183,565 km
- 06/06/2024184,831 km+1,266 km
- 06/06/2024184,831 km
- 05/06/2025186,448 km+1,617 km
Average of roughly 1,419 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P851 AFE 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 (P851 AFE) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P851 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P851AFE.
HONDA
CBR600F
VOLKSWAGEN
LT
BMW
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
NISSAN
GTS25T
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
MERCEDES
SL
PEUGEOT
BOXER
TOYOTA
HILUX
SUBARU
IMPREZA
RENAULT
LAGUNA
FORD
TRANSIT