1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N342 FHL
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 118,819 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2490cc
N342 FHL Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 118,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N342 FHL Mileage History
- 06/02/200659,673 mi
- 09/01/200762,895 mi+3,222 mi
- 17/01/200868,719 mi+5,824 mi
- 28/01/200973,081 km
- 09/03/201082,522 mi
- 10/03/201082,522 mi
- 09/03/201184,181 mi+1,659 mi
- 24/03/201285,765 mi+1,584 mi
- 24/03/201285,765 mi
- 04/05/201386,810 mi+1,045 mi
- 04/05/201386,810 mi
- 11/04/201488,274 mi+1,464 mi
- 05/01/201590,047 mi+1,773 mi
- 09/01/201590,050 mi+3 mi
- 13/07/201590,538 mi+488 mi
- 12/07/201694,232 mi+3,694 mi
- 28/06/201797,656 mi+3,424 mi
- 18/06/2018100,701 mi+3,045 mi
- 13/07/2019102,747 mi+2,046 mi
- 19/07/2019102,753 mi+6 mi
- 13/07/2020105,139 mi+2,386 mi
- 23/07/2020105,139 mi
- 26/07/2021107,662 mi+2,523 mi
- 26/07/2022109,673 mi+2,011 mi
- 01/08/2022109,673 mi
- 11/07/2023111,878 mi+2,205 mi
- 04/07/2024113,370 mi+1,492 mi
- 08/07/2025116,313 mi+2,943 mi
- 15/07/2025116,360 mi+47 mi
- 10/09/2026118,819 mi+2,459 mi
Average of roughly 2,872 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
N342 FHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Bongo (N342 FHL) between February 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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