1996 Mazda Friendee Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N320 CBL
1996 Mazda Friendee Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/04/1996. Recorded mileage 200,204 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA FRIENDEE BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 200,204 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2490cc
N320 CBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 200,204 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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N320 CBL Odometer History
- 02/11/2022199,064 mi
- 16/11/2022199,066 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/2023200,061 mi+995 mi
- 23/04/2025200,202 km
- 29/04/2025200,204 km+2 km
Average of roughly 458 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N320 CBL 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 Friendee Bongo (N320 CBL) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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