1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P960 AHR
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 110,982 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,982 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
P960 AHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 110,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P960 AHR Mileage History
- 24/11/2023102,094 mi
- 17/12/2024107,469 mi+5,375 mi
- 24/12/2024107,471 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/2026110,981 mi+3,510 mi
- 28/04/2026110,982 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P960 AHR 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 (P960 AHR) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))”.
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