1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · S652 FAJ
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 220,751 km. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 220,751 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2500cc
S652 FAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 220,751 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S652 FAJ Odometer History
- 22/09/2023198,676 km
- 24/09/2024212,674 km+13,998 km
- 26/09/2024212,682 km+8 km
- 06/10/2025220,604 km+7,922 km
- 09/10/2025220,751 km+147 km
Average of roughly 10,776 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S652 FAJ 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 (S652 FAJ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working no warning light on dash either (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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