Description
Much-loved Mazda Bongo is ready for new adventures. It's a 2.5 V6 petrol, automatic, with pop-top roof, 4-seater, and has been carefully maintained with numerous upgrades and preventative work. Selling due to relocation - not for lack of love!
Engine: 2.5L V6 petrol, automatic
Mileage: 138,456 miles (222,803 km) - below average for its age. May rise slightly as it's still being driven.
MOT valid until: 10 September 2025
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
-Pop-top roof with boards and memory foam - sleeps 2
-Rock and roll bed in rear (sleeps 2 - extra long) with 2x 3-point seat belts and storage underneath
-Side kitchen (imported and converted by JALlmports):
Gas hob (with bottle), sink & tap (with water/waste bottles)
Fridge
LED lights
-Leisure battery with split charge system - new Jan 2025
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICS:
-New cambelt (Mar 2025, precautionary - also done in 2018)
-New brake discs & pads (Jan 2025)
-New crankshaft sensor (July 2025)
-New radiator, thermostat & exhaust back box (Sept 2024)
-New distributor cap, rotary arms & leads (July 2025)
-New inner/outer sills, OSR wheel arch, NSF sill by previous owner (Mar 2024)
*4x new Michelin CrossClimate (all-season) tyres (Jan 2025)
*LPG fuel system serviced July 2024 (not currently in use due to no filling stations near me)
*Reverse camera, parking sensors, Apple/Android CarPlay stereo
-New central locking key + 1x spare central locking (bit old and battered, and 2 spare keys)
-Coolant alarm
MOT Advisories (Sept 2024 test - valid until 10/09/2025):
-Front brake pads wearing thin - FIXED - replaced Jan 2025
-Tyre cut -FIXED - all tyres replaced Jan 2025
-Offside battery tray corroded
-Subframe corroded - not seriously weakened
Welding recommended (not from MOT, but recommended by my local bongo specialist mechanic - front crossmember and outriggers (not an MOT fail or advisory - just on my list for the garage to take care of during the next planned visit there)
PLANNED SUMMER WORK (not yet completed - and on pause due to move and subsequent sale):
-Service
-Full underseal clean-up and re-coat, and welding advisories (for longevity).
-Some corrosion work on the inside, bottom left of the boot door (in pictures)
(Quoted at a few hours of work at 60/hr - I banked more like 400 worth)
NOTES & QUIRKS:
-Aircon needs regassing
-Rear door sensor occasionally makes a clunking sound - common
-Hydraulic tappets tick slightly - common
This is a 25-year-old van with character, care, and quirks.