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MOT Valid

1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R264 BLC

R264 BLC

1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 138,656 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA BONGO
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,656 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2490cc

R264 BLC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
  • 138,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R264 BLC Mileage History

  1. 08/05/2024114,302 km
  2. 15/05/2025120,694 mi
  3. 09/06/2025120,696 mi+2 mi
  4. 11/08/2026138,656 mi+17,960 mi
  5. 12/08/2026138,656 mi

Average of roughly 10,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R264 BLC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 01:32
MOT Analysis

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 1998 Mazda Bongo (R264 BLC) between May 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 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: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier aux battery (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.

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