1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R184 ABT
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 177,067 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
R184 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 177,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 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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R184 ABT Mileage History
- 06/12/2023155,626 km
- 28/11/2024163,515 km+7,889 km
- 29/11/2024163,520 km+5 km
- 16/06/2026177,059 mi
- 26/06/2026177,067 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R184 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 1997 Mazda Bongo (R184 ABT) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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