1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R256 BBK
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 280,252 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R256 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 280,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R256 BBK Mileage History
- 23/12/2021234,817 km
- 28/11/2022248,594 km+13,777 km
- 05/12/2023266,777 km+18,183 km
- 10/04/2025270,034 km+3,257 km
- 04/04/2026280,252 mi
Average of roughly 10,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R256 BBK 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 Bongo (R256 BBK) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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