1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R237 DKY
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 259,544 km. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 259,544 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R237 DKY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 259,544 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R237 DKY Odometer History
- 07/07/2014222,993 km
- 08/07/2014222,300 km-693 km
- 10/07/2015225,424 km+3,124 km
- 08/07/2016228,199 km+2,775 km
- 07/07/2017232,079 km+3,880 km
- 07/07/2017232,079 mi
- 13/06/2018234,044 km
- 13/06/2018234,044 km
- 04/07/2019235,684 km+1,640 km
- 13/04/2021236,426 km+742 km
- 28/03/2022244,947 km+8,521 km
- 30/03/2023250,369 mi
- 09/04/2024251,915 km
- 01/09/2026259,544 km+7,629 km
Average of roughly 3,007 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R237 DKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Bongo (R237 DKY) between July 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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