1997 Mazda 2.5L Diesel · R226 BKR
1997 Mazda (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 200,509 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
R226 BKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 200,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R226 BKR Mileage History
- 19/01/2024192,331 mi
- 25/01/2024192,360 mi+29 mi
- 20/01/2025199,346 mi+6,986 mi
- 23/01/2026200,472 mi+1,126 mi
- 20/04/2026200,509 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 3,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R226 BKR 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 Unknown (R226 BKR) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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