1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · R368 ABT
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 183,055 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R368 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 183,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R368 ABT Mileage History
- 08/03/2024182,833 mi
- 21/03/2024182,837 mi+4 mi
- 19/03/2025182,863 mi+26 mi
- 16/02/2026183,045 mi+182 mi
- 24/02/2026183,055 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R368 ABT 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 (R368 ABT) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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