1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R282 GJL
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/03/1998. Recorded mileage 274,536 km. MOT valid until 06/08/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 274,536 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
R282 GJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 274,536 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 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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R282 GJL Odometer History
- 16/06/2023260,997 km
- 25/07/2024266,687 mi
- 21/07/2025272,249 km
- 08/08/2025272,249 km
- 24/07/2026274,536 km+2,287 km
Average of roughly 4,361 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R282 GJL 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 1998 Mazda Bongo (R282 GJL) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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