1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P85 LTF
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 108,896 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P85 LTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 108,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P85 LTF 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 (P85 LTF) between May 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 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: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mountin”; “Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounti”.
P85 LTF Mileage History
- 29/05/2024106,529 mi
- 30/07/2025108,540 mi+2,011 mi
- 30/07/2025108,540 mi
- 18/08/2026108,866 mi+326 mi
- 02/10/2026108,896 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 1,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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