1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N754 VLJ
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 188,354 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,354 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
N754 VLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 188,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 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: 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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N754 VLJ Mileage History
- 06/06/2024185,838 mi
- 21/05/2025185,918 mi+80 mi
- 05/06/2025185,918 mi
- 01/06/2026188,354 mi+2,436 mi
- 01/06/2026188,354 mi
Average of roughly 1,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N754 VLJ 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 (N754 VLJ) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Power steering component leaking Power steering pump. (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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