1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N487 EVV
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 137,055 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N487 EVV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2026
- 137,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N487 EVV Mileage History
- 22/05/200772,467 mi
- 19/05/200877,950 mi+5,483 mi
- 06/05/200980,891 mi+2,941 mi
- 11/05/201085,304 mi+4,413 mi
- 11/05/201189,310 mi+4,006 mi
- 04/05/201297,891 mi+8,581 mi
- 25/07/2013106,536 mi+8,645 mi
- 16/07/2014110,026 mi+3,490 mi
- 16/07/2014110,026 mi
- 01/08/2015114,062 mi+4,036 mi
- 28/07/2016118,655 mi+4,593 mi
- 24/07/2017122,727 mi+4,072 mi
- 16/08/2018127,016 mi+4,289 mi
- 10/09/2019129,029 mi+2,013 mi
- 19/09/2019129,035 mi+6 mi
- 03/09/2020129,867 mi+832 mi
- 10/09/2021130,525 mi+658 mi
- 25/10/2021130,540 mi+15 mi
- 27/09/2022133,023 mi+2,483 mi
- 06/10/2022133,026 mi+3 mi
- 10/10/2023133,528 mi+502 mi
- 10/10/2023133,528 mi
- 02/10/2024134,421 mi+893 mi
- 02/10/2024134,421 mi
- 07/10/2025135,701 mi+1,280 mi
- 02/10/2026137,055 mi+1,354 mi
Average of roughly 3,335 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
N487 EVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Bongo (N487 EVV) between May 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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