1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R34 SFH
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 177,392 km. MOT valid until 29/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 177,392 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
R34 SFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 177,392 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R34 SFH Odometer History
- 05/07/2024169,189 mi
- 12/07/2024169,452 mi+263 mi
- 04/08/2025176,829 mi+7,377 mi
- 20/04/2026177,389 km
- 01/05/2026177,392 km+3 km
Average of roughly 4,508 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R34 SFH 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 (R34 SFH) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not fully welded (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not fully welded (5.3.6 ”; “Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached ”.
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