1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · N176 MBX
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 205,684 km. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 205,684 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
N176 MBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 205,684 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N176 MBX Odometer History
- 02/07/2025203,579 km
- 12/06/2026205,655 km+2,076 km
- 26/06/2026205,681 km+26 km
- 08/07/2026205,682 km+1 km
- 17/07/2026205,684 km+2 km
Average of roughly 2,025 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N176 MBX 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 (N176 MBX) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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