1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N878 CAN
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 156,908 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N878 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 156,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N878 CAN Mileage History
- 15/02/2024146,705 mi
- 21/02/2024146,715 mi+10 mi
- 28/03/2025153,780 mi+7,065 mi
- 07/04/2026156,861 mi+3,081 mi
- 10/04/2026156,908 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 4,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N878 CAN 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 (N878 CAN) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high Bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2”.
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