1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R112 BWB
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 191,564 km. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 191,564 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R112 BWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 191,564 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R112 BWB 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 (R112 BWB) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
R112 BWB Odometer History
- 11/10/2024189,453 mi
- 04/11/2025190,750 km
- 13/11/2025190,763 km+13 km
- 19/10/2026191,563 km+800 km
- 20/10/2026191,564 km+1 km
Average of roughly 1,043 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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