1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · N428 HAB
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 173,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2490cc
N428 HAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2026
- 173,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N428 HAB Mileage History
- 24/01/2022150,874 km
- 19/04/2023155,285 km+4,411 km
- 20/04/2023155,285 mi
- 23/07/2024158,238 mi+2,953 mi
- 24/07/2026173,444 mi+15,206 mi
Average of roughly 5,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N428 HAB 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 (N428 HAB) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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