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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Diesel · 1995 · 2,449 cc

N787 JMBMOT history

N787 JMB is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
131,620 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N787 JMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,449 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N787 JMB was last recorded at 131,620 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,618 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,620 miles
  • 2022 – 117,909 miles
  • 2021 – 115,217 miles
  • 2019 – 111,142 miles
  • 2018 – 107,760 miles
  • 2017 – 102,462 miles
  • 2016 – 98,181 miles
  • 2015 – 93,896 miles
  • 2014 – 89,109 miles
  • 2013 – 84,321 miles
  • 2012 – 78,569 miles
  • 2011 – 73,717 miles
  • 2010 – 68,507 miles
  • 2009 – 62,795 miles
  • 2008 – 56,157 miles
  • 2007 – 56,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,620 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear chassis rails corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill small hole appeared ok at test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,620 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    295757010716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear chassis rails corroded

  2. Fail131,618 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,618 miles
    Test number
    862098402102
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear chassis rails corroded

  3. Pass124,971 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,971 km
    Test number
    117176230419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,971 km13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,971 km
    Test number
    389448512336
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,909 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    589914179685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,217 miles (+4,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,217 miles
    Test number
    254624505782
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,142 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,142 miles
    Test number
    531476808736
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail111,139 miles (+3,379)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,139 miles
    Test number
    228574552745
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,760 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,760 miles
    Test number
    249739621254
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill small hole appeared ok at test (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail107,760 miles (+5,298)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,760 miles
    Test number
    236719155784
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill small hole appeared ok at test (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass102,462 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,462 miles
    Test number
    792406252476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,459 miles (+4,278)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,459 miles
    Test number
    878954595451
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass98,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    345726395721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail98,181 miles (+4,285)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    648688511274
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass93,896 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,896 miles
    Test number
    938502975093
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNumber plate lamp deteriorated

  16. Fail93,896 miles (+4,787)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,896 miles
    Test number
    197931465474
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNumber plate lamp deteriorated

  17. Pass89,109 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    629251944022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,321 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,321 miles
    Test number
    187402243007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,569 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,569 miles
    Test number
    857355132094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,717 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,717 miles
    Test number
    847279041028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,507 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    993172840030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,795 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    122103449046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,157 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    553771968074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,147 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,147 miles
    Test number
    320033757343
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about N787 JMB

Does N787 JMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N787 JMB expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N787 JMB?
The MOT on N787 JMB expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N787 JMB done?
N787 JMB was recorded at 131,620 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has N787 JMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N787 JMB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on N787 JMB 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 N787 JMB find?
N787 JMB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); power steering component has slight seepage from a component; advise rear chassis rails corroded.

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