1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N868 BRC
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 194,199 km. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 194,199 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
N868 BRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 194,199 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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N868 BRC Odometer History
- 06/04/2023183,634 mi
- 10/05/2024191,576 mi+7,942 mi
- 10/05/2024191,576 mi
- 10/05/2025194,192 km
- 19/03/2026194,199 km+7 km
Average of roughly 3,579 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N868 BRC 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 (N868 BRC) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossm”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossme”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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