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Road Tax Paid

1996 Mazda Bongo Bongo 2.5L Diesel · WOI 551

WOI 551

1996 Mazda Bongo Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 142,116 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA BONGO BONGO
Year / Origin
1996 · Bristol
MOT Status
Valid until 08/07/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
142,116 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
2490cc
Mechanical Assessment

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WOI 551 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
  • 142,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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WOI 551 Mileage History

  1. 19/12/2023129,400 mi
  2. 09/05/2025139,491 mi+10,091 mi
  3. 12/05/2026142,094 mi+2,603 mi
  4. 22/06/2026142,107 mi+13 mi
  5. 10/07/2026142,116 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 4,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WOI 551 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 15:35
MOT Analysis

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 Bongo (WOI 551) between December 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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