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Used Mazda Bongo for Export from Japan
The Bongo is the compact workhorse van below the Hiace class — cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, and sized for streets where a Hiace won't fit. Five decades of production mean any mechanic in Mombasa, Yangon or Port Moresby has worked on one. Camper conversions keep a second demand stream alive in New Zealand and the UK.
Typical FOB range: $3,500–$9,000
Key facts
- RWD or 4WD; 1.8L gasoline (F8) or 2.0L diesel (RF); van and truck bodies
- Best for: small-business delivery, narrow-street markets, camper conversion base
- GL Super trims with dual sliding doors are the preferred spec
What to check at auction
These worked for a living: check cargo floor, rear leaf springs and clutch condition on manuals. Diesel units are old-school and fixable but verify injection pump smoke notes. Rust in wheel arches and sills decides value at this age.
Top destinations for this model
Sample CIF (RoRo, FOB 6,000)
Kenya
Mombasa
$7,140
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
$7,140
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Myanmar
Yangon
$7,090
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby
$7,590
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Indicative pricing. Request a precise quote for the exact spec and condition you want.
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