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Mazda Bongo

Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,490 cc

N508 PTLMOT history

N508 PTL is a silver and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 211,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
211,485 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N508 PTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N508 PTL was last recorded at 211,485 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,440 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
6,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,485 miles
  • 2023 – 211,440 miles
  • 2021 – 211,417 miles
  • 2020 – 211,174 miles
  • 2019 – 203,000 miles
  • 2018 – 187,041 miles
  • 2017 – 175,476 miles
  • 2016 – 165,077 miles
  • 2015 – 155,074 miles
  • 2014 – 145,229 miles
  • 2013 – 133,881 miles
  • 2012 – 120,366 miles
  • 2011 – 109,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNs/os inner sills undersealed and throughout
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion throughout

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.

  • Front crossmember showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,485 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    211,485 miles
    Test number
    660021895038
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNs/os inner sills undersealed and throughout
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion throughout

  2. Fail211,485 miles (+45)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,485 miles
    Test number
    869307152041
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNs/os inner sills undersealed and throughout
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion throughout

  3. Fail211,440 miles (+23)1 dangerous12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,440 miles
    Test number
    896056379267
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  4. Pass211,417 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    211,417 miles
    Test number
    145408076917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass211,174 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    211,174 miles
    Test number
    184296947008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail211,096 miles (+8,096)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,096 miles
    Test number
    588875075452
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll over general under body corrosion

  7. Pass203,000 miles (+15,959)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    203,000 miles
    Test number
    963985948825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass187,041 miles (+11,565)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    187,041 miles
    Test number
    665821879477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,476 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    175,476 miles
    Test number
    371291009587
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember showing corrosion

  10. Fail175,475 miles (+10,398)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,475 miles
    Test number
    751797623171
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember showing corrosion

  11. Pass165,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    493613485379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail165,077 miles (+10,003)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    311336694040
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass155,074 miles (+9,845)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    155,074 miles
    Test number
    408642666594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,229 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    145,229 miles
    Test number
    165729534248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,228 miles (+11,347)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,228 miles
    Test number
    105084934271
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass133,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    133,881 miles
    Test number
    358543933449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail133,881 miles (+13,515)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,881 miles
    Test number
    497123633235
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass120,366 miles (+10,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    185556632254
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass109,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,588 miles
    Test number
    446104541238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,879 km (+9,754)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,879 km
    Test number
    551916230255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,125 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,125 km
    Test number
    310250739424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N508 PTL

Does N508 PTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N508 PTL is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N508 PTL?
The MOT on N508 PTL is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N508 PTL done?
N508 PTL was recorded at 211,485 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 6,985 miles a year.
Has N508 PTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N508 PTL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on N508 PTL 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 PTL find?
N508 PTL passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front windscreen wiper blade defective both, and 3 more.

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