1996 Mazda Bongo Freindee 2.5L Diesel · P246 CFO
1996 Mazda Bongo Freindee (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 188,973 km. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO FREINDEE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 188,973 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P246 CFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 188,973 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P246 CFO 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 Freindee (P246 CFO) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2025 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: Bodywork (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
P246 CFO Odometer History
- 27/04/2023185,220 km
- 05/08/2024186,214 km+994 km
- 27/08/2024186,300 km+86 km
- 30/08/2025188,973 km+2,673 km
- 30/08/2025188,973 km
Average of roughly 1,601 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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