1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P835 FTT
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 230,199 km. MOT valid until 26/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 230,199 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2490cc
P835 FTT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 230,199 km recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P835 FTT Odometer History
- 13/02/200874,687 km
- 20/01/200990,995 mi
- 13/01/2010110,112 mi+19,117 mi
- 04/02/2011133,109 mi+22,997 mi
- 01/02/2012150,448 mi+17,339 mi
- 03/02/2012150,463 mi+15 mi
- 07/02/2013164,625 mi+14,162 mi
- 07/02/2013164,625 mi
- 27/01/2014179,514 mi+14,889 mi
- 27/01/2014179,514 mi
- 12/02/2015190,891 mi+11,377 mi
- 13/02/2015190,891 mi
- 07/03/2016210,622 mi+19,731 mi
- 16/03/2016210,622 mi
- 30/12/2017223,749 km
- 30/12/2017223,749 km
- 10/01/2019226,810 km+3,061 km
- 10/09/2024226,918 km+108 km
- 12/09/2025228,572 km+1,654 km
- 28/09/2026230,199 km+1,627 km
Average of roughly 8,351 km per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P835 FTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Bongo (P835 FTT) between February 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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