1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P992 AHR
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 153,441 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P992 AHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 153,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P992 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 (P992 AHR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing from rock and roll bed (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
P992 AHR Mileage History
- 18/03/2024144,821 mi
- 19/03/2024144,821 mi
- 20/02/2025147,593 mi+2,772 mi
- 28/02/2025147,703 mi+110 mi
- 06/03/2026153,441 mi+5,738 mi
Average of roughly 4,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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