1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · S718 APA
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 299,186 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 299,186 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2490cc
S718 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 299,186 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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S718 APA Odometer History
- 27/06/2023281,314 km
- 28/06/2023281,314 km
- 11/06/2024291,963 km+10,649 km
- 24/06/2025299,186 km+7,223 km
- 24/06/2025299,186 km
Average of roughly 8,966 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S718 APA 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 (S718 APA) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 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: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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