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P663 CCT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 CCT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,089 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 99,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bad earth resolved (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 96,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 94,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 92,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 91,059 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 91,059 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 87,297 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 84,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface broken & obscured by tape. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,192 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside headlamp deteriorated giving a poor beam image & slightly reduced output of light.

Offside headlamp deteriorated giving a poor beam image & slightly reduced output of light.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,400 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link arm boot insecure.

Nearside Front lower ball joint boot insecure.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly cracked & splitting, but not exposing cord.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,400 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front anti roll bar link arm boot insecure.

Nearside Front lower ball joint boot insecure.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly cracked & splitting, but not exposing cord.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,466 miles

Front slight corrosion both

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight in lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 71,466 miles

Front slight corrosion both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight in lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P663 CCT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P663 CCT, 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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What year was P663 CCT registered?

P663 CCT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P663 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P663 CCT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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