Mazda Bongo
Grey and Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc
P396 YHTMOT history
P396 YHT is a grey and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,592 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 180,592 km
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,983 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P396 YHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Grey and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
P396 YHT was last recorded at 180,592 km on 1 Jun 2026, 39 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 180,553 km · 11 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 39 km
- Average per year
- 7,983 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,592 km
- 2021 – 140,432 km
- 2020 – 136,143 km
- 2017 – 126,981 km
- 2016 – 116,789 km
- 2015 – 106,694 km
- 2014 – 96,128 km
- 2013 – 83,979 km
- 2012 – 74,882 km
- 2011 – 66,663 km
- 2010 – 55,200 km
- 2009 – 46,813 km
- 2008 – 38,091 km
- 2007 – 27,241 km
What the latest MOT found
Fail180,592 km
- DangerousFront Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 axle corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail180,592 km (+39)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,592 km
- Test number
- 199738124233
- DangerousFront Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fail180,553 km8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,553 km
- Test number
- 989014619292
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inop.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights inop.
Pass165,916 miles (+54)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 165,916 miles
- Test number
- 897632329061
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront axle corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail165,862 miles (+13,230)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,862 miles
- Test number
- 304535126340
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront axle corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,632 miles (+4,556)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 152,632 miles
- Test number
- 463041029768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,076 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 148,076 miles
- Test number
- 779048764198
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas by lifting points (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,075 miles1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,075 miles
- Test number
- 332113495999
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,432 km (+4,289)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 140,432 km
- Test number
- 402343869155
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,143 km (+9,162)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 136,143 km
- Test number
- 304687847900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,981 km (+10,192)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 126,981 km
- Test number
- 630480696332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,789 km (+10,095)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 116,789 km
- Test number
- 567207463376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,694 km (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 106,694 km
- Test number
- 437126765076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,689 km (+10,561)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,689 km
- Test number
- 905584665080
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,128 km (+12,149)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 96,128 km
- Test number
- 616770474088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,979 km (+9,097)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 83,979 km
- Test number
- 778206253042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,882 km (+8,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,882 km
- Test number
- 577175662011
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass66,663 km (+11,463)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,663 km
- Test number
- 896676771041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,200 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,200 km
- Test number
- 100926950055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,199 km (+8,386)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,199 km
- Test number
- 551116350032
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,813 km (+8,722)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 46,813 km
- Test number
- 543797779073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,091 km (+10,850)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,091 km
- Test number
- 170098778412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,241 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 27,241 km
- Test number
- 290498777043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,241 km2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,241 km
- Test number
- 524796677049
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Questions about P396 YHT
- Does P396 YHT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P396 YHT expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P396 YHT?
- The MOT on P396 YHT expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P396 YHT done?
- P396 YHT was recorded at 180,592 km at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 7,983 km a year.
- Has P396 YHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P396 YHT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on P396 YHT 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 P396 YHT find?
- P396 YHT failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 major defects: front sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering; nearside integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced; offside headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 2 more.
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