1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R32 TDF
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 88,911 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,911 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
R32 TDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 88,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R32 TDF Mileage History
- 10/11/202374,404 mi
- 13/11/202481,654 mi+7,250 mi
- 12/12/202481,690 mi+36 mi
- 01/12/202588,902 mi+7,212 mi
- 10/12/202588,911 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R32 TDF 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 (R32 TDF) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting bot”.
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