1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P408 AHO
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 188,535 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P408 AHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 188,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P408 AHO 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 (P408 AHO) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 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: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
P408 AHO Mileage History
- 19/05/2023173,795 km
- 19/05/2024180,324 km+6,529 km
- 18/05/2025186,603 mi
- 29/05/2026188,522 mi+1,919 mi
- 22/06/2026188,535 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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