Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · S665 JBA

S665 JBA

1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 255,608 km. MOT valid until 15/09/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA BONGO
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
255,608 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/09/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2490cc

S665 JBA Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
  • 255,608 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 12 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S665 JBA Odometer History

  1. 13/08/200765,812 km
  2. 13/08/200878,791 km+12,979 km
  3. 08/08/200988,762 km+9,971 km
  4. 10/08/201096,234 mi
  5. 17/08/2011101,868 mi+5,634 mi
  6. 10/08/2012100,445 km
  7. 10/08/2012110,445 km+10,000 km
  8. 26/07/2013117,791 km+7,346 km
  9. 26/07/2013117,791 km
  10. 08/08/2014131,501 mi
  11. 11/08/2014131,511 mi+10 mi
  12. 12/05/2015140,422 mi+8,911 mi
  13. 12/07/2016153,988 mi+13,566 mi
  14. 12/07/2016153,999 mi+11 mi
  15. 07/07/2017174,672 mi+20,673 mi
  16. 07/07/2017174,672 mi
  17. 07/08/2018200,453 mi+25,781 mi
  18. 13/08/2018201,980 mi+1,527 mi
  19. 10/08/2019221,890 mi+19,910 mi
  20. 13/08/2019221,899 mi+9 mi
  21. 29/08/2020243,123 mi+21,224 mi
  22. 10/09/2020243,134 km
  23. 19/09/2020243,141 km+7 km
  24. 11/07/2023249,709 km+6,568 km
  25. 22/07/2023249,712 mi
  26. 16/07/2024253,228 mi+3,516 mi
  27. 24/07/2025254,460 mi+1,232 mi
  28. 11/08/2025254,829 mi+369 mi
  29. 30/07/2026255,552 km
  30. 17/09/2026255,608 km+56 km

Average of roughly 9,939 km per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S665 JBA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Bongo (S665 JBA) between August 2007 and September 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 93 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a”; “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT CROSS MEMB”.

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