1996 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · P848 AHO
1996 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 232,417 km. MOT valid until 25/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 232,417 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
P848 AHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 232,417 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P848 AHO Odometer History
- 18/04/2024223,184 km
- 15/05/2025226,110 km+2,926 km
- 20/05/2025226,133 km+23 km
- 13/05/2026232,368 km+6,235 km
- 27/05/2026232,417 km+49 km
Average of roughly 4,385 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P848 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 (P848 AHO) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cros”.
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