1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R703 BBK
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 134,325 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R703 BBK Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 134,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R703 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Bongo (R703 BBK) between May 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Bodywork (20 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 112 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (”; “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
R703 BBK Mileage History
- 08/05/2007109,435 km
- 08/05/2007109,435 mi
- 15/05/2008125,934 km
- 01/05/2009141,029 km+15,095 km
- 23/04/2010153,174 km+12,145 km
- 09/05/2011163,998 km+10,824 km
- 10/05/2011163,998 km
- 23/05/2012167,173 km+3,175 km
- 24/04/2014181,630 mi
- 24/04/2014181,630 mi
- 20/04/2015190,773 mi+9,143 mi
- 30/04/2016199,658 mi+8,885 mi
- 06/05/2016199,667 mi+9 mi
- 06/04/2017208,768 mi+9,101 mi
- 25/04/2018220,375 mi+11,607 mi
- 25/04/2018220,375 mi
- 03/05/2019221,960 mi+1,585 mi
- 03/05/2019221,960 mi
- 16/09/2020240,150 mi+18,190 mi
- 24/09/2020240,152 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/2021252,460 mi+12,308 mi
- 27/09/2021257,476 mi+5,016 mi
- 21/09/2022264,523 mi+7,047 mi
- 30/09/2022264,525 mi+2 mi
- 29/11/2023273,698 mi+9,173 mi
- 05/07/2024273,720 km
- 11/07/2024273,754 km+34 km
- 26/01/2026134,325 mi
Average of roughly 1,330 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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