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2013 Mazda Bongo Motor Home 2.4L Diesel · R835 FRW

R835 FRW

2013 Mazda Bongo Motor Home (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2013. Recorded mileage 228,513 km. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA BONGO MOTOR HOME
Year / Origin
2013 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
228,513 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
2449cc
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R835 FRW Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
  • 228,513 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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R835 FRW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 14:22
MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mazda Bongo Motor Home (R835 FRW) between May 2013 and April 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member (”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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R835 FRW Odometer History

  1. 11/05/2013165,034 km
  2. 12/05/2014173,319 km+8,285 km
  3. 13/05/2014173,337 mi
  4. 12/05/2015178,579 mi+5,242 mi
  5. 24/05/2016180,784 km
  6. 24/05/2016180,784 km
  7. 30/05/2017183,034 km+2,250 km
  8. 09/07/2018185,656 km+2,622 km
  9. 02/07/2019189,103 mi
  10. 07/04/2021193,389 mi+4,286 mi
  11. 08/04/2021193,392 mi+3 mi
  12. 25/03/2022198,865 km
  13. 14/04/2023204,931 km+6,066 km
  14. 06/04/2024214,000 km+9,069 km
  15. 11/04/2024214,022 km+22 km
  16. 28/03/2025222,827 km+8,805 km
  17. 07/04/2026228,513 km+5,686 km
  18. 09/04/2026228,513 km

Average of roughly 4,916 km per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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