1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Lpg · P428 DVK
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, lpg). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 215,878 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P428 DVK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 215,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 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: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
P428 DVK Mileage History
- 25/07/2012884,160 km
- 14/08/2013103,792 km-780,368 km
- 19/08/2014120,501 mi
- 20/08/2015137,852 km
- 22/07/2016152,184 mi
- 28/07/2017163,423 mi+11,239 mi
- 01/08/2018179,440 mi+16,017 mi
- 03/08/2018179,510 mi+70 mi
- 26/07/2019187,472 mi+7,962 mi
- 18/08/2020190,927 mi+3,455 mi
- 20/08/2020190,927 mi
- 02/09/2021196,119 mi+5,192 mi
- 25/08/2022200,197 mi+4,078 mi
- 25/08/2022200,197 mi
- 01/09/2023205,419 mi+5,222 mi
- 13/09/2024208,969 mi+3,550 mi
- 12/09/2025212,418 mi+3,449 mi
- 18/09/2026215,878 mi+3,460 mi
- 18/09/2026215,878 mi
Average of roughly -47,231 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P428 DVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Bongo (P428 DVK) between July 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P428 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P428DVK.
BENTLEY 4 1/4
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
VOLVO
900 Series
MERCEDES
SPRINTER
BMW
3 SERIES
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
XL883
TOYOTA
HILUX
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
SUZUKI
AY50
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
MAZDA BONGO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1996 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.