1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N167 AHD
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 261,862 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,862 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
N167 AHD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 261,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N167 AHD Mileage History
- 22/08/2012169,326 km
- 22/08/2012169,326 km
- 09/08/2013177,293 mi
- 15/08/2013177,293 mi
- 14/08/2014185,342 mi+8,049 mi
- 14/08/2014185,342 mi
- 06/08/2015191,965 mi+6,623 mi
- 06/08/2015191,965 mi
- 01/08/2016199,137 mi+7,172 mi
- 01/08/2016199,137 mi
- 25/07/2017205,140 mi+6,003 mi
- 20/07/2018211,801 km
- 20/07/2018211,801 km
- 14/08/2018211,820 km+19 km
- 21/01/2020222,503 km+10,683 km
- 01/02/2021231,731 km+9,228 km
- 25/03/2021231,868 km+137 km
- 10/03/2022243,100 km+11,232 km
- 29/03/2023247,346 km+4,246 km
- 23/04/2024251,114 mi
- 23/04/2024251,114 mi
- 26/03/2025256,784 mi+5,670 mi
- 27/03/2025256,805 mi+21 mi
- 26/03/2026261,862 mi+5,057 mi
Average of roughly 6,809 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
N167 AHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Bongo (N167 AHD) between August 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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