1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N720 AAW
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 205,644 km. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 205,644 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N720 AAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2026
- 205,644 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N720 AAW Odometer History
- 17/07/2024197,737 mi
- 09/07/2025202,699 km
- 10/07/2025202,703 km+4 km
- 07/07/2026205,593 km+2,890 km
- 01/09/2026205,644 km+51 km
Average of roughly 3,723 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N720 AAW 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 (N720 AAW) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight no pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight no pattern . (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))”.
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