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Mazda Bongo

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,490 cc

M126 RTXMOT history

M126 RTX is a green diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 184,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
184,014 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 RTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 RTX was last recorded at 184,014 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2015: 126,656 miles, lower than 127,362 miles on 15 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,011 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,014 miles
  • 2024 – 183,931 miles
  • 2023 – 181,010 miles
  • 2019 – 161,172 miles
  • 2018 – 154,497 miles
  • 2017 – 146,656 miles
  • 2016 – 128,713 miles
  • 2015 – 128,656 miles
  • 2014 – 127,362 miles
  • 2013 – 122,959 miles
  • 2012 – 112,668 miles
  • 2011 – 102,370 miles
  • 2010 – 93,570 miles
  • 2009 – 91,587 miles
  • 2008 – 87,056 miles
  • 2007 – 85,059 miles
  • 2006 – 80,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,014 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion both front inner arches not yet throughRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills and surrounding areas not yet throughRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,014 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,014 miles
    Test number
    315136664520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both front inner arches not yet through
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills and surrounding areas not yet through
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail184,011 miles (+80)12 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,011 miles
    Test number
    452363792261
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer not attached, emissions not done (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer no bolts in flange and hangers broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both front inner arches not yet through
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills and surrounding areas not yet through
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass183,931 miles (+2,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,931 miles
    Test number
    921874530384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass181,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,010 miles
    Test number
    650029585068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar is heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

  5. Fail181,010 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,010 miles
    Test number
    467058719014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar is heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

  6. Pass176,871 km (+2,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,871 km
    Test number
    892757399719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass173,997 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,997 km
    Test number
    354718040792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,172 miles (+12)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,172 miles
    Test number
    461578789007
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail161,160 miles (+6,663)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,160 miles
    Test number
    683347353989
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass154,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,497 miles
    Test number
    663914281307
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.A.1)

  11. Fail154,497 miles (+7,841)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,497 miles
    Test number
    544307281468
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass146,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,656 miles
    Test number
    672375091347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,656 miles (+17,943)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,656 miles
    Test number
    711772355563
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass128,713 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,713 miles
    Test number
    241129652167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,701 miles (+45)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    309012436060
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion down offside rear inner sil

  16. Pass128,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,656 miles
    Test number
    377162289777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail126,656 miles (-706)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    406470453511
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass127,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,362 miles
    Test number
    315127124268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail127,362 miles (+4,403)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,362 miles
    Test number
    565607224247
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass122,959 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,959 miles
    Test number
    565823433249
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail122,953 miles (+10,285)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,953 miles
    Test number
    398691733418
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass112,668 miles9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,668 miles
    Test number
    517567922239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in the tread
    • NoteRear tyres are of a different size to front tyres

  23. Fail112,668 miles (+10,298)3 failures9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,668 miles
    Test number
    535237422270
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in the tread
    • NoteRear tyres are of a different size to front tyres

  24. Fail102,370 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,370 miles
    Test number
    377751821243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass102,370 miles (+8,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    102,370 miles
    Test number
    559501921254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass93,570 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    513115120229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass91,587 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    590946729272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass87,056 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,056 miles
    Test number
    464082448237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass85,059 miles (+4,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,059 miles
    Test number
    521085537277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass80,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,281 miles
    Test number
    622217636221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail80,281 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,281 miles
    Test number
    344544136479
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about M126 RTX

Does M126 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M126 RTX expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M126 RTX?
The MOT on M126 RTX expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M126 RTX done?
M126 RTX was recorded at 184,014 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 5,518 miles a year.
Has M126 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 RTX has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on M126 RTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M126 RTX find?
M126 RTX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack; corrosion both front inner arches not yet through, and 2 more.

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