1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5L Diesel · N727 CBL
1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 116,307 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,307 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
N727 CBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2024
- 116,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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N727 CBL Mileage History
- 25/04/2022119,472 mi
- 05/05/2022119,472 mi
- 17/05/2023111,949 mi-7,523 mi
- 25/05/2024116,284 mi+4,335 mi
- 06/06/2024116,307 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly -1,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N727 CBL 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 Friendee (N727 CBL) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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