1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5L Diesel · R527 CHE
1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 100,951 miles. MOT valid until 19/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
R527 CHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 100,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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R527 CHE Mileage History
- 02/08/202298,751 mi
- 17/08/202398,825 mi+74 mi
- 20/01/2025100,015 mi+1,190 mi
- 20/01/2025100,015 mi
- 14/01/2026100,951 mi+936 mi
Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R527 CHE 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 Friendee (R527 CHE) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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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