Yes, R185 ABT is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R185 ABT?

The MOT for R185 ABT is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R185 ABT?

The recorded mileage for R185 ABT is 169,935 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R185 ABT ULEZ compliant?

No, R185 ABT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1998 Mazda Bongo 2.0L Petrol · R185 ABT

R185 ABT

1998 Mazda Bongo (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 169,935 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA BONGO
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/08/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 169,935 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 18/08/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/02/2027

Mileage: 169,935 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1990cc

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R185 ABT Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
169,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R185 ABT Mileage History

20/08/2024162,213 mi
23/07/2025164,611 mi+2,398 mi
04/08/2025164,671 mi+60 mi
04/08/2026169,928 mi+5,257 mi
07/08/2026169,935 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 3,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R185 ABT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 14:34

MOT Analysis

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 (R185 ABT) between August 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))”.

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