1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R130 CCY
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 169,325 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R130 CCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 169,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R130 CCY Mileage History
- 20/06/2023163,175 mi
- 12/06/2024164,356 mi+1,181 mi
- 12/06/2024164,356 mi
- 03/09/2025169,325 mi+4,969 mi
- 05/09/2025169,325 mi
Average of roughly 2,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R130 CCY 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 (R130 CCY) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box with flex (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing boot seat (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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