1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R940 ADP
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 124,009 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2499cc
R940 ADP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 124,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 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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R940 ADP Mileage History
- 15/03/200774,161 mi
- 12/03/200877,518 mi+3,357 mi
- 01/04/200980,596 mi+3,078 mi
- 25/03/201083,113 mi+2,517 mi
- 29/03/201186,230 mi+3,117 mi
- 21/03/201288,412 mi+2,182 mi
- 27/03/201390,619 mi+2,207 mi
- 17/03/201493,712 mi+3,093 mi
- 17/03/201493,712 mi
- 26/03/201595,893 mi+2,181 mi
- 23/02/201697,867 mi+1,974 mi
- 04/03/201697,870 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/201697,870 mi
- 04/04/2017102,478 mi+4,608 mi
- 01/06/2017102,508 mi+30 mi
- 06/06/2017102,511 mi+3 mi
- 01/06/2018105,516 mi+3,005 mi
- 03/06/2019106,677 mi+1,161 mi
- 03/06/2019106,677 mi
- 23/11/2020112,143 mi+5,466 mi
- 27/11/2021115,445 mi+3,302 mi
- 26/11/2022117,117 mi+1,672 mi
- 10/12/2022117,142 mi+25 mi
- 18/11/2023120,174 mi+3,032 mi
- 14/11/2024122,165 mi+1,991 mi
- 17/11/2025124,009 mi+1,844 mi
Average of roughly 2,669 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R940 ADP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (R940 ADP) between March 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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