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Mazda Bongo

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 2,490 cc

N646 PTLMOT history

N646 PTL is a green petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 180,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,068 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N646 PTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N646 PTL was last recorded at 180,068 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,067 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,068 miles
  • 2025 – 171,087 miles
  • 2024 – 161,160 miles
  • 2023 – 144,848 miles
  • 2022 – 135,544 miles
  • 2021 – 126,570 miles
  • 2020 – 115,823 miles
  • 2019 – 100,005 miles
  • 2018 – 89,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,068 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens smashedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All four tyres are 12 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,068 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,068 miles
    Test number
    986551124908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens smashed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,067 miles (+8,980)1 dangerous11 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,067 miles
    Test number
    698792792573
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lens smashed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass171,087 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,087 miles
    Test number
    583498819023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,070 miles (+9,910)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,070 miles
    Test number
    736961339119
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lights (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side lights (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

  5. Pass161,160 miles (+16,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,160 miles
    Test number
    336244414429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner sills

  6. Pass144,848 miles (+500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,848 miles
    Test number
    628456247963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear foglight lens slightly discoloured

  7. Fail144,348 miles (+8,804)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,348 miles
    Test number
    176075758323
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass135,544 miles (+8,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,544 miles
    Test number
    937956083965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,570 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,570 miles
    Test number
    569139376643
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are 12 years old

  10. Fail126,568 miles (+10,745)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,568 miles
    Test number
    249934310436
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are 12 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,823 miles (+15,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,823 miles
    Test number
    476137221605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,005 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    320991065283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,372 miles
    Test number
    771525613355
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail89,372 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,372 miles
    Test number
    220808062040
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Questions about N646 PTL

Does N646 PTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N646 PTL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N646 PTL?
The MOT on N646 PTL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N646 PTL done?
N646 PTL was recorded at 180,068 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 11,109 miles a year.
Has N646 PTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N646 PTL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on N646 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 N646 PTL find?
N646 PTL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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