1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5L Diesel · P398 JRB
1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 98,817 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P398 JRB Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 98,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P398 JRB Mileage History
- 03/03/200657,310 mi
- 03/03/200657,310 mi
- 26/02/200758,149 mi+839 mi
- 02/05/200858,594 mi+445 mi
- 01/06/200958,843 mi+249 mi
- 07/04/201059,354 mi+511 mi
- 08/03/201162,808 mi+3,454 mi
- 08/03/201162,808 mi
- 21/03/201265,895 mi+3,087 mi
- 21/03/201265,895 mi
- 08/04/201367,970 mi+2,075 mi
- 08/04/201469,670 mi+1,700 mi
- 09/04/201469,670 mi
- 07/04/201572,933 mi+3,263 mi
- 04/04/201678,071 mi+5,138 mi
- 23/03/201785,184 mi+7,113 mi
- 27/03/201886,346 mi+1,162 mi
- 04/07/201987,898 mi+1,552 mi
- 22/06/202088,692 mi+794 mi
- 02/07/202189,169 mi+477 mi
- 14/07/202189,175 mi+6 mi
- 12/07/202290,741 mi+1,566 mi
- 14/07/202290,746 mi+5 mi
- 14/07/202392,763 mi+2,017 mi
- 20/07/202392,766 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/202496,334 mi+3,568 mi
- 26/07/202496,337 mi+3 mi
- 05/08/202597,418 mi+1,081 mi
- 24/07/202698,817 mi+1,399 mi
Average of roughly 2,036 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P398 JRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee (P398 JRB) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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