1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N230 BRR
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 232,607 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2500cc
N230 BRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 232,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N230 BRR Mileage History
- 26/02/2023226,646 mi
- 08/02/2024230,083 mi+3,437 mi
- 11/02/2025232,457 mi+2,374 mi
- 21/02/2025232,463 mi+6 mi
- 14/05/2026232,607 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 1,856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N230 BRR 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 1996 Mazda Bongo (N230 BRR) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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