Yes, R285 BCH is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 June 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R285 BCH?

The MOT for R285 BCH is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R285 BCH?

The recorded mileage for R285 BCH is 70,341 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R285 BCH ULEZ compliant?

No, R285 BCH 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

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Road Tax Paid

1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R285 BCH

R285 BCH

1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 70,341 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA BONGO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 26/11/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 70,341 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 26/11/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/06/2027

Mileage: 70,341 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2490cc

Mechanical Assessment

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An exceptionally clean roadworthiness record defines this vehicle, with a consistent absence of recorded defects or advisories over several years. This stability is evidenced by the pass on 2025-11-27, and while the history shows brief failures in November 2024 and November 2025, these were rectified within days and left no lasting trace of mechanical deterioration in the official records. The recorded mileage of 70,34.

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R285 BCH Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
70,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R285 BCH Mileage History

06/10/2023154,956 km
19/11/2024162,955 km+7,999 km
22/11/2024162,955 km
24/11/2025170,340 km+7,385 km
27/11/202570,341 mi

Average of roughly -39,466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R285 BCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 16:34

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo (R285 BCH) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 November 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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