1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · R796 ENF
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 227,417 miles. MOT valid until 05/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/05/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2490cc
R796 ENF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 227,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R796 ENF Mileage History
- 19/04/2022227,369 mi
- 26/06/2024227,405 mi+36 mi
- 16/08/2024227,409 mi+4 mi
- 07/07/2026227,417 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R796 ENF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Bongo (R796 ENF) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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