Mazda Bongo
Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,490 cc
N508 PAEMOT history
N508 PAE is a green diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 24 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 232,895 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 232,895 km
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,460 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N508 PAE
- 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
- 24 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N508 PAE was last recorded at 232,895 km on 31 Aug 2026, 4,130 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 228,765 km · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,130 km
- Average per year
- 5,460 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 232,895 km
- 2025 – 228,765 km
- 2024 – 228,179 km
- 2023 – 221,943 km
- 2022 – 220,435 km
- 2021 – 220,420 km
- 2019 – 220,365 km
- 2018 – 212,653 km
- 2017 – 208,796 km
- 2016 – 207,076 km
- 2014 – 198,502 km
- 2013 – 187,102 km
- 2012 – 163,978 km
- 2011 – 147,736 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass232,895 km
- AdvisoryCentral brake light inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear brake backplate damp
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear light lens damaged
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,895 km (+4,130)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 232,895 km
- Test number
- 963761406482
- AdvisoryCentral brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass228,765 km (+586)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 228,765 km
- Test number
- 289110305227
- AdvisoryCentral brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass228,179 km (+6,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 228,179 km
- Test number
- 649061755843
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass221,943 km (+1,508)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 221,943 km
- Test number
- 155827499732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,435 km (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 220,435 km
- Test number
- 457541991951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,420 km (+55)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 220,420 km
- Test number
- 263664045589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
Pass220,365 km (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 220,365 km
- Test number
- 386062703159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded above outer sill
Fail220,351 km (+7,698)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,351 km
- Test number
- 496261670629
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake performance low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded above outer sill
Pass212,653 km6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 212,653 km
- Test number
- 776982625691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (just outside prescribed area) (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated
Fail212,653 km (+3,857)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,653 km
- Test number
- 322065288895
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (just outside prescribed area) (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated
Pass208,796 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 208,796 km
- Test number
- 195096713580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches have been tapped up to cover sharp edges
Fail208,796 km (+1,720)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,796 km
- Test number
- 312467721449
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches have been tapped up to cover sharp edges
Pass207,076 km (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 207,076 km
- Test number
- 708646715529
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail207,069 km12 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,069 km
- Test number
- 205435054075
- FailureFuel system component leaking fuel injection pump (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack pinion seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage where hose joins metal pipe (2.3.3b)
Pass198,508 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 198,508 miles
- Test number
- 166643625467
- NoteSteering rack damp
Fail198,502 km (+11,400)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,502 km
- Test number
- 629999134378
- FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass187,102 km (+9,255)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 187,102 km
- Test number
- 568472853378
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear arches rusty
Pass177,847 km1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 177,847 km
- Test number
- 179516813430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear wheel arches rusty
Fail177,847 km (+13,869)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,847 km
- Test number
- 686875013013
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear wheel arches rusty
Pass163,978 km3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 163,978 km
- Test number
- 246418212097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDamage to nearside rear wheel arch
Fail163,978 km (+16,242)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,978 km
- Test number
- 146348412012
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass147,736 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 147,736 km
- Test number
- 425936521083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,736 km6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,736 km
- Test number
- 378545521033
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSeat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass131,091 miles (+10,341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 131,091 miles
- Test number
- 834707639322
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass120,750 miles (+12,628)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 120,750 miles
- Test number
- 973675119075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,122 miles (+13,043)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 108,122 miles
- Test number
- 413814328028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,079 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,079 miles
- Test number
- 482102037025
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass95,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 95,079 miles
- Test number
- 651672837050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N508 PAE
- Does N508 PAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N508 PAE is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N508 PAE?
- The MOT on N508 PAE is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N508 PAE done?
- N508 PAE was recorded at 232,895 km at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 5,460 km a year.
- Has N508 PAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N508 PAE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on N508 PAE 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 N508 PAE find?
- N508 PAE passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central brake light inoperative; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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