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Mazda Bongo

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

N642 RGDMOT history

N642 RGD is a white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,538 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N642 RGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N642 RGD was last recorded at 185,538 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2022: 183,263 miles, lower than 187,037 miles on 25 Jun 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,617 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
921 miles
Average per year
3,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,538 miles
  • 2024 – 184,617 miles
  • 2022 – 183,277 miles
  • 2021 – 187,037 miles
  • 2020 – 179,658 miles
  • 2018 – 173,718 miles
  • 2015 – 156,910 miles
  • 2014 – 147,963 miles
  • 2012 – 143,433 miles
  • 2011 – 140,061 miles
  • 2010 – 133,482 miles
  • 2009 – 127,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,538 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier lesiure Battery

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,538 miles (+921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,538 miles
    Test number
    176594166966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass184,617 miles (+1,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,617 miles
    Test number
    771210333678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass183,277 miles (+14)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    183,277 miles
    Test number
    795593538251
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier lesiure Battery (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings holed due to corrosion but not in a prescribed area.

  4. Fail183,263 miles (-3,774)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,263 miles
    Test number
    821207770969
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier lesiure Battery (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings holed due to corrosion but not in a prescribed area.

  5. Fail187,037 miles (+7,379)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,037 miles
    Test number
    893564685008
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trail arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trail arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings holed due to corrosion but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Holed due too corrosion but within a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES BETWEEN 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass179,658 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    179,658 miles
    Test number
    498279564778
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCross member corroded to excess, front inner wings corroded to excess, neither within a prescribed area at time of test. Some areas of underseal where sills replaced
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail179,658 miles (+5,940)1 dangerous15 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,658 miles
    Test number
    814933904724
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner arch prescribed area of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner arch prescribed area of suspension mount on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCross member corroded to excess, front inner wings corroded to excess, neither within a prescribed area at time of test. Some areas of underseal where sills replaced
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass173,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    173,718 miles
    Test number
    104735199645
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease/material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail173,718 miles4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,718 miles
    Test number
    708699286922
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rotating wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease/material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass162,632 km (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    162,632 km
    Test number
    363868155490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,004 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    157,004 km
    Test number
    634020728707
    • AdvisorySidewalls on tyres showing signs of deteriation

  12. Fail156,910 miles (+8,947)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,910 miles
    Test number
    767139015162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass147,963 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    147,963 miles
    Test number
    618536424124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,073 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    147,073 miles
    Test number
    218469274083
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail147,073 miles (+3,640)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,073 miles
    Test number
    287853374021
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass143,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    143,433 miles
    Test number
    329369842305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail143,433 miles (+3,372)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,433 miles
    Test number
    486669642485
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass140,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    140,061 miles
    Test number
    585533551303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,061 miles (+6,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,061 miles
    Test number
    269273651308
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass133,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    133,482 miles
    Test number
    450537850351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,482 miles (+6,470)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,482 miles
    Test number
    280743740391
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass127,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    127,012 miles
    Test number
    451322049402
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass119,282 km (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    119,282 km
    Test number
    873363748315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,419 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,419 km
    Test number
    451687147317
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass112,419 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    112,419 km
    Test number
    923707947343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about N642 RGD

Does N642 RGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N642 RGD is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on N642 RGD?
The MOT on N642 RGD is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N642 RGD done?
N642 RGD was recorded at 185,538 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,521 miles a year.
Has N642 RGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N642 RGD has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on N642 RGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N642 RGD find?
N642 RGD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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