1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R135 BJC
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 192,842 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2490cc
R135 BJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2024
- 192,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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R135 BJC Mileage History
- 04/05/2022189,347 mi
- 10/06/2023190,366 mi+1,019 mi
- 17/06/2023190,373 mi+7 mi
- 22/06/2024192,842 mi+2,469 mi
- 22/06/2024192,842 mi
Average of roughly 1,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R135 BJC 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 (R135 BJC) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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