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Mazda Bongo

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,490 cc

P261 PDAMOT history

P261 PDA is a white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 21 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
177,229 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P261 PDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
21 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P261 PDA was last recorded at 177,229 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,229 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,229 miles
  • 2025 – 169,948 miles
  • 2024 – 162,060 miles
  • 2023 – 157,476 miles
  • 2022 – 153,438 miles
  • 2018 – 137,885 miles
  • 2016 – 120,298 miles
  • 2015 – 108,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,229 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,229 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    177,229 miles
    Test number
    318671375638
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail177,229 miles (+7,281)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,229 miles
    Test number
    553686676464
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass169,948 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,948 miles
    Test number
    355107943256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail169,947 miles (+7,887)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,947 miles
    Test number
    923624554280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Fuel system component leaking Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,060 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,060 miles
    Test number
    281681299152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,476 miles (+127)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,476 miles
    Test number
    427891691180
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner quarter panels
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to wheel arches

  7. Fail157,349 miles (+3,911)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,349 miles
    Test number
    767660131225
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner quarter panels
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to wheel arches

  8. Pass153,438 miles (+12)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,438 miles
    Test number
    683409556543
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wheel arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wheel arch slight corrosion

  9. Fail153,426 miles2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,426 miles
    Test number
    648175270897
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wheel arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wheel arch slight corrosion

  10. Pass148,065 km (+2,366)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,065 km
    Test number
    740937377003
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront outer sills corroded

  11. Pass145,699 km (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,699 km
    Test number
    980234496821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,907 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,907 km
    Test number
    660870055056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,907 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,907 km
    Test number
    680669845633
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass137,885 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,885 miles
    Test number
    654614436638
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower swivel gaiter damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to limit /smooth on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine/gearbox area

  15. Fail137,879 miles (+3,534)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,879 miles
    Test number
    900607091554
    • 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm inner front bush worn/discolored slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower swivel gaiter damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to limit /smooth on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine/gearbox area

  16. Pass134,345 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,345 miles
    Test number
    796465620966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass130,939 km (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,939 km
    Test number
    649716467176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both

  18. Fail130,920 km8 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,920 km
    Test number
    957583675106
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes worn

  19. Pass120,298 miles (+11,937)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    120,298 miles
    Test number
    937089415141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,361 miles
    Test number
    908102515061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,022 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,022 km
    Test number
    129183214081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail95,022 km3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,022 km
    Test number
    256736804025
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about P261 PDA

Does P261 PDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P261 PDA is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on P261 PDA?
The MOT on P261 PDA is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P261 PDA done?
P261 PDA was recorded at 177,229 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,857 miles a year.
Has P261 PDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P261 PDA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P261 PDA 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 P261 PDA find?
P261 PDA passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.

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