1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R741 BBK
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 296,649 km. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 296,649 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R741 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 296,649 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R741 BBK 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 (R741 BBK) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likel”.
R741 BBK Odometer History
- 07/12/2023290,048 km
- 25/11/2024292,736 km+2,688 km
- 11/12/2024292,803 km+67 km
- 02/12/2025296,648 km+3,845 km
- 04/12/2025296,649 km+1 km
Average of roughly 3,312 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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