1997 Mazda Bongo 2.2L Diesel · P988 AHR
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 160,296 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P988 AHR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 160,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P988 AHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (P988 AHR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
P988 AHR Mileage History
- 06/10/2022155,871 mi
- 02/10/2023157,444 mi+1,573 mi
- 10/10/2024159,721 mi+2,277 mi
- 09/10/2025160,296 mi+575 mi
Average of roughly 1,471 miles per year across 4 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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