1997 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R416 ATR
1997 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 168,077 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,077 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
R416 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 168,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R416 ATR Mileage History
- 10/04/2024157,945 mi
- 24/04/2025162,074 mi+4,129 mi
- 24/04/2025162,074 mi
- 15/04/2026168,077 mi+6,003 mi
- 15/04/2026168,077 mi
Average of roughly 5,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R416 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 (R416 ATR) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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