1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R68 HBA
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 279,958 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/06/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 279,958 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
R68 HBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2024
- 279,958 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R68 HBA Odometer History
- 07/10/2021247,907 mi
- 03/10/2022279,754 km
- 06/10/2022279,754 km
- 26/02/2024279,951 km+197 km
- 07/03/2024279,958 km+7 km
Average of roughly 13,271 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R68 HBA 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 (R68 HBA) between October 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R68H Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R68HBA.