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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Diesel · 1995 · 2,500 cc

M246 PEPMOT history

M246 PEP is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 190,787 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
190,787 km
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,133 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M246 PEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M246 PEP was last recorded at 190,787 km on 22 Jun 2026, 41,485 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,302 km · 8 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
41,485 km
Average per year
4,133 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,787 km
  • 2016 – 149,302 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,787 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle under side, chassis and suspension components coated in underseal

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.

  • All rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Radiator support heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Inner and outer sills heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,787 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    190,787 km
    Test number
    472075445912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under side, chassis and suspension components coated in underseal

  2. Fail190,787 km1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,787 km
    Test number
    406891703253
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under side, chassis and suspension components coated in underseal

  3. Pass184,912 miles (+4)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    184,912 miles
    Test number
    988791790109
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail184,908 miles (+1,046)6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,908 miles
    Test number
    398492254880
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass183,862 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    183,862 miles
    Test number
    583577258789
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front crossmember by radiator
    • AdvisoryRust forming in places on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed

  6. Pass183,753 miles (+936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    183,753 miles
    Test number
    355362690924
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on inner sill panels

  7. Pass182,817 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    182,817 miles
    Test number
    136407335721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass182,529 miles (+11,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,529 miles
    Test number
    203210196121
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  9. Pass170,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,859 miles
    Test number
    576667639935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTempary fuel cap fitted

  10. Fail170,859 miles (+11,282)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,859 miles
    Test number
    347693589868
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTempary fuel cap fitted

  11. Pass159,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,577 miles
    Test number
    724885167806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail159,577 miles (+5,927)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,577 miles
    Test number
    741809049345
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass153,650 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    153,650 miles
    Test number
    488878764709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail153,633 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,633 miles
    Test number
    404648831130
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass149,302 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,302 km
    Test number
    588531762238
    • AdvisoryFront cross member rusty.

  16. Pass145,355 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,355 miles
    Test number
    455814975123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail145,349 miles (+11,327)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,349 miles
    Test number
    957496765150
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass134,022 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,022 miles
    Test number
    597579464169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,785 miles
    Test number
    828833483126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,785 miles (+1,859)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,785 miles
    Test number
    689139373157
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass127,926 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    296350682108
    • NoteFRONT DISCS RUSTED ON OUTSIDE

  22. Fail127,926 miles (+3,527)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    615347372185
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFRONT DISCS RUSTED ON OUTSIDE

  23. Pass124,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    124,399 miles
    Test number
    297385181194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,399 miles (+5,124)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,399 miles
    Test number
    626562871104
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass119,275 miles (+3,992)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    119,275 miles
    Test number
    461193270151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront tyres different size than rear

  26. Pass115,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,283 miles
    Test number
    673378009296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail115,283 miles (+5,562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,283 miles
    Test number
    564186199188
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass109,721 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    723593198173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass105,308 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    105,308 miles
    Test number
    602934097130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass97,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    631352006255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M246 PEP

Does M246 PEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M246 PEP is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M246 PEP?
The MOT on M246 PEP is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M246 PEP done?
M246 PEP was recorded at 190,787 km at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 4,133 km a year.
Has M246 PEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M246 PEP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on M246 PEP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M246 PEP find?
M246 PEP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal, and 5 more.

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