1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R63 KAW
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 190,978 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R63 KAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 190,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R63 KAW 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 1998 Mazda Bongo (R63 KAW) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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 (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R63 KAW Mileage History
- 12/06/2024179,983 mi
- 04/07/2025185,659 mi+5,676 mi
- 25/07/2025185,666 mi+7 mi
- 20/07/2026190,929 mi+5,263 mi
- 20/08/2026190,978 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 5,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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