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Mazda Bongo

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc

P970 FTAMOT history

P970 FTA is a grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 169,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,404 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 FTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 FTA was last recorded at 169,404 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,430 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
5,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,404 miles
  • 2024 – 167,430 miles
  • 2023 – 166,971 miles
  • 2022 – 161,663 miles
  • 2021 – 156,205 miles
  • 2020 – 151,958 miles
  • 2019 – 147,582 miles
  • 2018 – 140,800 miles
  • 2017 – 131,700 miles
  • 2016 – 124,776 miles
  • 2015 – 117,461 miles
  • 2014 – 111,244 miles
  • 2013 – 104,317 miles
  • 2012 – 96,697 miles
  • 2010 – 89,878 miles
  • 2009 – 88,198 miles
  • 2008 – 83,787 miles
  • 2007 – 73,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,404 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger, just outside prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front track rod end dust cover cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,404 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,404 miles
    Test number
    234742617174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,430 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,430 miles
    Test number
    783504915644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,971 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,971 miles
    Test number
    973729787830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,663 miles
    Test number
    949282161431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,663 miles (+5,458)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,663 miles
    Test number
    890631735811
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,205 miles
    Test number
    776265797482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,205 miles (+4,247)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,205 miles
    Test number
    810223295536
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,958 miles
    Test number
    602586278116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail151,958 miles (+4,376)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,958 miles
    Test number
    848537938098
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,582 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,582 miles
    Test number
    306729948312
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger, just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end dust cover cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump damp

  11. Fail147,582 miles (+6,782)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,582 miles
    Test number
    891153245509
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger, just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end dust cover cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump damp

  12. Pass140,800 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,800 miles
    Test number
    306143072103
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel injection pump damp

  13. Fail140,800 miles (+9,100)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,800 miles
    Test number
    981877600406
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel injection pump damp

  14. Pass131,700 miles (+6,924)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,700 miles
    Test number
    568167601505
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test toy hanging from rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack top seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  15. Pass124,776 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,776 miles
    Test number
    530605118731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion offside inner sill , outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFuel injection pump damp

  16. Fail124,776 miles (+7,315)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,776 miles
    Test number
    607706030984
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion offside inner sill , outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryFuel injection pump damp

  17. Pass117,461 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,461 miles
    Test number
    571904135876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail117,450 miles (+6,206)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,450 miles
    Test number
    914381601731
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass111,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    249510614390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,244 miles (+6,927)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    296608504323
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass104,317 miles (+7,620)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,317 miles
    Test number
    247019533329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass96,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,697 miles
    Test number
    429341342390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass91,932 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,932 km
    Test number
    167133441345
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail91,932 km1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,932 km
    Test number
    745182841325
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass89,878 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,878 miles
    Test number
    161113030367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,870 miles (+1,672)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    373377320328
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass88,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    711707129302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail88,198 miles (+4,411)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    463357629371
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass83,787 miles (+9,934)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,787 miles
    Test number
    930862938325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  30. Pass73,853 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    222497027395
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank damaged
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  31. Fail73,851 miles1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    531787427365
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank damaged
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  32. Pass122,458 km (+10,271)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    122,458 km
    Test number
    711431607110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass112,187 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    112,187 km
    Test number
    524493606124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P970 FTA

Does P970 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 FTA is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P970 FTA?
The MOT on P970 FTA is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P970 FTA done?
P970 FTA was recorded at 169,404 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,323 miles a year.
Has P970 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 FTA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on P970 FTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P970 FTA find?
P970 FTA passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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