1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N454 CAN
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 167,407 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/05/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2499cc
N454 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2025
- 167,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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N454 CAN Mileage History
- 26/11/2021154,817 mi
- 17/11/2022159,683 mi+4,866 mi
- 06/12/2023164,298 mi+4,615 mi
- 22/11/2024167,384 mi+3,086 mi
- 20/05/2025167,407 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 3,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N454 CAN 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 (N454 CAN) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”.
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