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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

N693 RGDMOT history

N693 RGD is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 199,116 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
199,116 km
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,660 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N693 RGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

N693 RGD was last recorded at 199,116 km on 15 May 2025, 10,439 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,677 km · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10,439 km
Average per year
6,660 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,116 km
  • 2024 – 188,677 km
  • 2023 – 175,979 km
  • 2016 – 125,040 km
  • 2010 – 100,702 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,116 km
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached BUSH MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired FRONT O/S AND N/S REAR O/S AND N/S FRONT AND REAR OUTRIGGERS (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S AND N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER SILLS FRONT TO REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryTHIS VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION FRONT TO REAR O/S AND N/S

What MOT failures 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT RACK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,116 km (+10,439)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,116 km
    Test number
    992299066440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached BUSH MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired FRONT O/S AND N/S REAR O/S AND N/S FRONT AND REAR OUTRIGGERS (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S AND N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER SILLS FRONT TO REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTHIS VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION FRONT TO REAR O/S AND N/S

  2. Pass188,677 km (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    188,677 km
    Test number
    104844430949
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT RACK (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail188,579 km (+12,600)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,579 km
    Test number
    114132296867
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S AND N/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT RACK (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass175,979 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,979 km
    Test number
    441641254731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail175,978 miles (+6,694)18 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,978 miles
    Test number
    966328865720
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger/ crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,284 miles (+9,268)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    169,284 miles
    Test number
    194835729404
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass160,016 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    160,016 miles
    Test number
    916566063349
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisorySteering column lower UJ slight play

  8. Fail160,016 miles (+13,375)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,016 miles
    Test number
    422549071765
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Nearside Rear (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisorySteering column lower UJ slight play

  9. Pass146,641 miles (+6,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,641 miles
    Test number
    537208558681
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside - Front & Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,355 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,355 miles
    Test number
    998126563502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail140,355 miles5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,355 miles
    Test number
    787195078895
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass125,040 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,040 km
    Test number
    818538929522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,040 miles (+7,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    291920231863
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass117,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,611 miles
    Test number
    221325131347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Fail117,611 miles (+634)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,611 miles
    Test number
    643548946780
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass116,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    695745774282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail116,977 miles (+1,603)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    396525874221
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass115,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    239510783255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,374 miles (+3,609)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    895310383275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass111,765 miles (+4,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,765 miles
    Test number
    308332282467
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass107,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    335425641258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass100,702 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,702 km
    Test number
    792227310258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N693 RGD

Does N693 RGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N693 RGD expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N693 RGD?
The MOT on N693 RGD expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N693 RGD done?
N693 RGD was recorded at 199,116 km at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 6,660 km a year.
Has N693 RGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N693 RGD has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on N693 RGD 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 N693 RGD find?
N693 RGD failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing; vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front o/s and n/s rear o/s and n/s front and rear outriggers; exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1, and 8 more.

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