1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R485 GCL
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 235,930 km. MOT valid until 06/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 235,930 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2490cc
R485 GCL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 235,930 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R485 GCL Odometer History
- 12/05/2010152,174 km
- 26/04/2011158,126 km+5,952 km
- 04/05/2012164,018 mi
- 12/04/2013168,942 km
- 16/04/2014174,519 mi
- 14/04/2015179,336 km
- 28/04/201685,219 mi
- 13/04/2017190,259 km
- 01/05/2018194,557 km+4,298 km
- 15/04/2019199,571 km+5,014 km
- 13/08/2021218,830 km+19,259 km
- 13/08/2021218,835 km+5 km
- 18/08/2022226,845 km+8,010 km
- 18/08/2023230,502 km+3,657 km
- 18/08/2023230,502 km
- 16/08/2024232,520 km+2,018 km
- 13/09/2024232,567 km+47 km
- 07/10/2025235,917 km+3,350 km
- 08/10/2025235,930 km+13 km
Average of roughly 5,436 km per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R485 GCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Bongo (R485 GCL) between May 2010 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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