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P254 FWP

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

177,760 mi
Last recorded177,760 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 177,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 176,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 173,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 171,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 171,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 169,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 169,804 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-hose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 167,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2018 162,330 miles

Central Oil leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 161,848 miles

Body has slight corrosion On underside (6.1.B.2)

Metal coolant pipe corroded (chalked)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At lowest point. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 159,420 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak.

Coolant leak.

Nsf tyre, outer radial groove close to limit

Rear springs corroding.

Slight play in the nsr wheel bearing.

Slight play in the osf suspension arm.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 159,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking x2 pipes under vehicle.(chalked) (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak.

Nsf tyre, outer radial groove close to legal limit.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs corroding.

Slight play in the nsr wheel bearing.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 154,350 miles

Unable to fully access front and rear wheel bearings due to transmission bind

Fail 17 Aug 2015 154,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to fully access front and rear wheel bearings due to transmission bind

Pass 1 Aug 2014 151,839 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 145,907 miles

all road wheels are slightly stiff to rotate by hand,due to four wheel drive set up

both front brake discs corroded on insides

both sides on the front of vehicle,flexible hoses ferrules corroded,though not excess

other areas of exhaust system corroded

unable to clearly visusalise front inner brake pads

Fail 18 Jun 2013 145,907 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

all road wheels are slightly stiff to rotate by hand,due to four wheel drive set up

both front brake discs corroded on insides

both sides on the front of vehicle,flexible hoses ferrules corroded,though not excess

other areas of exhaust system corroded

unable to clearly visusalise front inner brake pads

Pass 17 Jul 2012 142,531 miles

areas of exhaust system deteriorated,though intact and gas tight at time of test

both front brake discs corroded on inside lips

Fail 12 Jul 2012 142,531 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

areas of exhaust system deteriorated,though intact and gas tight at time of test

both front brake discs corroded on inside lips

Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,633 miles

exhaust system corroded in areas

Fail 28 Jun 2011 138,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 131,593 miles

detectable movement in offside front inner driveshaft joint,more than usual, but not excess at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2010 131,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

detectable movement in offside front inner driveshaft joint,more than usual, but not excess at time of test

Pass 1 May 2009 117,797 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 117,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 106,136 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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P254 FWP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P254 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P254 FWP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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