1998 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · S848 BDL
1998 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 184,839 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S848 BDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 184,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S848 BDL 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 (S848 BDL) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower crossmem”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
S848 BDL Mileage History
- 05/08/2024176,546 mi
- 06/08/2024176,546 mi
- 11/08/2025184,838 mi+8,292 mi
- 14/08/2025184,838 mi
- 14/08/2025184,839 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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