MAZDA BONGO P97FTA has 29 MOTs

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This 1996 MAZDA BONGO has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 295,119 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 09:53.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 22nd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

P97FTA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 2026295,119 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Sill Corroded.
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Sill Corrded.
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded/holed.
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded/holed.
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20241ST NOVEMBER 2025291,797 KM
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2024291,797 KM
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Wipers Slight Smearing
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20234TH AUGUST 2024291,490 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2023291,490 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED30TH JULY 202229TH JULY 2023291,412 KM
FAILED30TH JULY 2022291,412 KM
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED3RD JULY 20213RD JULY 2022290,872 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD JULY 2021290,872 KM
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JULY 20203RD JULY 2021289,907 MI
FAILED4TH JULY 2020289,907 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201613TH OCTOBER 2017289,885 MI
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2016289,885 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED22ND JULY 201521ST JULY 2016287,640 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Slight Smearing
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Close To Limit
PASSED17TH APRIL 201418TH APRIL 2015282,256 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Could Not Carry Out Seatbelt Check To N/s/r Seat, Childs Seat Fitted
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED17TH APRIL 2014282,256 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Could Not Carry Out Seatbelt Check To N/s/r Seat, Childs Seat Fitted
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Wheel Binding Slightly
PASSED19TH APRIL 201318TH APRIL 2014273,917 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Headlamp Image Poor
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Diesel Pump Has A Misting Of Diesel But No Leak Found At Time Of Test
  9. USER ENTERED - Some Under Body Corrosion To Prescribed Areas But Not Considered Excessive
  10. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion To Body On The Offside
FAILED11TH APRIL 2013273,887 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  8. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  9. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  10. USER ENTERED - Nearside Headlamp Image Poor
  11. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  12. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  13. USER ENTERED - Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test
  14. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
  15. USER ENTERED - Diesel Pump Has A Misting Of Diesel But No Leak Found At Time Of Test
  16. USER ENTERED - Some Under Body Corrosion To Prescribed Areas But Not Considered Excessive
  17. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion To Body On The Offside
PASSED18TH APRIL 201218TH APRIL 2013271,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Wearing On The Inner Treads
FAILED17TH APRIL 2012271,029 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded And Its Strength Is Seriously Reduced (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Wearing On The Inner Treads
PASSED18TH APRIL 201118TH APRIL 2012266,558 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Corrosion O/s/r Inner Sill Not Affecting The Vehicle Structure
PASSED14TH APRIL 201018TH APRIL 2011255,236 MI
FAILED14TH APRIL 2010255,222 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Headlamp Not In A Clean Condition Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  4. FAIL - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH MARCH 200918TH APRIL 2010241,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Not In Good Working Order But Not Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  2. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED16TH APRIL 200818TH APRIL 2009228,036 KM
FAILED16TH APRIL 2008228,036 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH APRIL 200718TH APRIL 2008200,693 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 2007200,303 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorated (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED19TH APRIL 200618TH APRIL 2007176,814 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P97FTA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

P97FTA MOT Comments

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P97FTA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 295,119 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,177 miles

P97FTA FAQs

This Mazda Bongo with registration P97FTA was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 295,119 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 10,177 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Mazda Bongo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P97FTA has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Bongo has had 32 Advisories, 10 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 1 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Bongo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does P97FTA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 P97FTA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P97FTA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 P97FTA does have Tax. Read more

When does P97FTA Tax expire?

The current Tax for P97FTA will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P97FTA MOT expire?

The current MOT for P97FTA will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 22nd December 2026. Read more

When did P97FTA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P97FTA was on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 09:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P97FTA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for P97FTA we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P97FTA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for P97FTA we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P97FTA?

P97FTA is registered as a 1996 Mazda Bongo. Read more

How many miles has P97FTA done?

The odometer reading for P97FTA at the last MOT in December 2025 was 295,119 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,177 miles per year. Read more

How old is P97FTA?

The vehicle P97FTA was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st December 1996. Read more

What colour is P97FTA?

The official colour of P97FTA is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does P97FTA have?

P97FTA has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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