1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N415 BRC
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 223,178 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N415 BRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 223,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N415 BRC 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 (N415 BRC) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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 (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
N415 BRC Mileage History
- 23/08/2023222,161 mi
- 11/09/2023222,176 mi+15 mi
- 07/10/2024222,655 mi+479 mi
- 18/06/2026223,173 mi+518 mi
- 30/06/2026223,178 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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