Official DVLA Record

1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N976 ALS

N976 ALS

1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1996. Recorded mileage 124,792 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MAZDA BONGO
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status
Valid until 05/08/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
124,792 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
2499cc

N976 ALS Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2023
  • 124,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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N976 ALS Mileage History

  1. 27/07/2022119,046 mi
  2. 14/07/2023124,785 mi+5,739 mi
  3. 07/08/2023124,792 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 5,583 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

N976 ALS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 19:48
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Bongo (N976 ALS) between July 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill hol”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ho”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))”.

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