1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · R174 ABT
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 102,231 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2499cc
R174 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 102,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R174 ABT Mileage History
- 21/11/202395,840 mi
- 15/11/202499,081 mi+3,241 mi
- 18/11/202499,092 mi+11 mi
- 14/10/2025102,231 mi+3,139 mi
- 14/10/2025102,231 mi
Average of roughly 3,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R174 ABT 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 (R174 ABT) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cros”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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