1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N74 HAB
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1996. Recorded mileage 174,666 km. MOT valid until 01/09/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 174,666 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2490cc
N74 HAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 174,666 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N74 HAB Odometer History
- 07/08/2024171,231 km
- 26/08/2025173,843 km+2,612 km
- 03/09/2025173,861 km+18 km
- 14/08/2026174,627 km+766 km
- 26/08/2026174,666 km+39 km
Average of roughly 1,675 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N74 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 (N74 HAB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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