1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R485 GCL
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 235,930 km. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 235,930 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2490cc
R485 GCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 235,930 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R485 GCL Odometer History
- 18/08/2023230,502 km
- 16/08/2024232,520 km+2,018 km
- 13/09/2024232,567 km+47 km
- 07/10/2025235,917 km+3,350 km
- 08/10/2025235,930 km+13 km
Average of roughly 2,536 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R485 GCL 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 (R485 GCL) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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