1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R273 ATR
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 149,197 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R273 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 149,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R273 ATR 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 (R273 ATR) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R273 ATR Mileage History
- 23/08/2023138,410 mi
- 25/07/2024138,774 mi+364 mi
- 11/07/2025145,276 mi+6,502 mi
- 02/06/2026149,173 mi+3,897 mi
- 02/06/2026149,197 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 3,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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