Mazda Bongo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,490 cc
K18 WLAMOT history
K18 WLA is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 225,282 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 225,282 km
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,220 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 WLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
K18 WLA was last recorded at 225,282 km on 30 Oct 2025, 1,035 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Oct 2024: 224,247 km, lower than 224,265 km on 6 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 224,247 km · 16 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,035 km
- Average per year
- 2,220 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 225,282 km
- 2024 – 224,247 km
- 2023 – 220,469 km
- 2022 – 218,199 km
- 2020 – 216,169 km
- 2019 – 212,022 km
- 2018 – 208,811 km
- 2017 – 207,057 km
- 2016 – 204,158 km
- 2015 – 201,113 km
- 2014 – 199,272 km
What the latest MOT found
Fail225,282 km
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger to inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryALL FAILURES THAT ARE CORROSION MUST BE WELDED
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper x / member above spare wheel severe corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded not prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryHeavy application of underseal not allowing full inspection
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Floor pan and sills heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Chassis rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail225,282 km (+1,035)1 dangerous9 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,282 km
- Test number
- 109132356084
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger to inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryALL FAILURES THAT ARE CORROSION MUST BE WELDED
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper x / member above spare wheel severe corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded not prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryHeavy application of underseal not allowing full inspection
Pass224,247 km (-18)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 224,247 km
- Test number
- 854987434392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance could be better
- AdvisoryRear Upper x member above spare wheel corroded
- AdvisoryFloor pan and sills heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection
Fail224,265 km (+27)5 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,265 km
- Test number
- 768132323117
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded ,not a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper x/member above spare wheel corroded
- AdvisoryFloor pan and sills heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection
Fail224,238 km (+75)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,238 km
- Test number
- 646356474960
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis rusty
- AdvisoryChassis weak
- AdvisoryUnderside been undersealed
Fail224,163 km (+3,694)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,163 km
- Test number
- 940658717171
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis rusty
Pass220,469 km (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 220,469 km
- Test number
- 352771182491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,199 km (+2,030)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 218,199 km
- Test number
- 998387921910
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass216,169 km (+4,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 216,169 km
- Test number
- 871685364475
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass212,022 km (+3,211)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 212,022 km
- Test number
- 556375000214
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass208,811 km (+1,754)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 208,811 km
- Test number
- 536417510644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,057 km (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 207,057 km
- Test number
- 192846802387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,713 km (+2,555)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 206,713 km
- Test number
- 720331146461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,158 km
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 204,158 km
- Test number
- 474611299304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,158 km (+3,045)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,158 km
- Test number
- 148326351483
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Wheel nut(s) missing X2 (4.2.A.1e)
Pass201,113 km (+1,841)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 201,113 km
- Test number
- 576568845051
- NoteUnable to inspect brake pipes correctly due to underseal
Pass199,272 km1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 199,272 km
- Test number
- 789431944070
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteLower centre cills rusting
- NoteN/s wiper starting to split
- NoteTyres worn low on edges
Pass194,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 194,984 miles
- Test number
- 159182843429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,984 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,984 miles
- Test number
- 169362343467
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Questions about K18 WLA
- Does K18 WLA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K18 WLA expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K18 WLA?
- The MOT on K18 WLA expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K18 WLA done?
- K18 WLA was recorded at 225,282 km at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,220 km a year.
- Has K18 WLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 WLA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on K18 WLA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K18 WLA find?
- K18 WLA failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 19 more.
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