1998 Mazda Bongo Camper VEN 2.5L Diesel · GU04 DHG
1998 Mazda Bongo Camper VEN (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 232,694 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO CAMPER VEN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU04 DHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 232,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU04 DHG 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 Camper Ven (GU04 DHG) between December 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s ”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
GU04 DHG Mileage History
- 14/12/2023230,558 mi
- 23/02/2024230,659 mi+101 mi
- 28/02/2024230,659 mi
- 18/02/2025232,691 mi+2,032 mi
- 07/05/2025232,694 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,530 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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