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Mazda Bongo

White and Grey · Petrol · 1997

P169 RBAMOT history

P169 RBA is a white and grey petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 6 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,900 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P169 RBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P169 RBA was last recorded at 128,900 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,627 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,273 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,900 miles
  • 2025 – 125,627 miles
  • 2024 – 121,623 miles
  • 2023 – 119,487 miles
  • 2022 – 117,074 miles
  • 2021 – 113,021 miles
  • 2020 – 111,303 miles
  • 2019 – 107,481 miles
  • 2018 – 101,444 miles
  • 2017 – 95,456 miles
  • 2016 – 89,201 miles
  • 2015 – 82,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,900 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,900 miles
    Test number
    928083059992
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,900 miles (+3,273)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,900 miles
    Test number
    587964600654
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,627 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,627 miles
    Test number
    594489164288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,623 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,623 miles
    Test number
    982938339756
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail121,619 miles (+2,132)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,619 miles
    Test number
    458611069396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking - cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass119,487 miles (+2,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,487 miles
    Test number
    316710091062
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass117,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    946161155192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail117,074 miles (+4,053)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    202903814805
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    352445650541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,021 miles (+1,718)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    158242414489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,303 miles
    Test number
    841347324606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,303 miles (+3,822)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,303 miles
    Test number
    990782520819
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,481 miles
    Test number
    457498337020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Fail107,481 miles (+6,037)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,481 miles
    Test number
    793306049111
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  15. Pass101,444 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,444 miles
    Test number
    640988071982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,456 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    618559472531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail95,358 miles (+6,157)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    908779292573
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass89,201 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,201 miles
    Test number
    337898195959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,245 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,245 miles
    Test number
    305745225159
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail82,235 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    249710425145
    • FailureFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P169 RBA

Does P169 RBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P169 RBA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P169 RBA?
The MOT on P169 RBA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P169 RBA done?
P169 RBA was recorded at 128,900 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has P169 RBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P169 RBA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on P169 RBA 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 P169 RBA find?
P169 RBA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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