1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P451 AFE
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 178,903 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P451 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 178,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P451 AFE 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 (P451 AFE) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the bod”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the bo”.
P451 AFE Mileage History
- 13/04/2022172,590 mi
- 20/04/2023178,814 mi+6,224 mi
- 18/04/2024178,228 mi-586 mi
- 24/04/2024178,228 mi
- 04/04/2025178,903 mi+675 mi
Average of roughly 2,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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