
Mazda Bongo
Grey and Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,490 cc
P429 HBCMOT history
P429 HBC is a grey and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 5 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,235 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 220,235 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,442 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P429 HBC
- 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
- 1996
- First used
- 5 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P429 HBC was last recorded at 220,235 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 218,626 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,609 miles
- Average per year
- 6,442 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 220,235 miles
- 2025 – 218,626 miles
- 2024 – 216,325 miles
- 2023 – 211,077 miles
- 2022 – 201,838 miles
- 2021 – 193,694 miles
- 2020 – 187,409 miles
- 2018 – 170,407 miles
- 2017 – 164,160 miles
- 2016 – 155,495 miles
- 2015 – 146,606 miles
- 2014 – 134,515 miles
- 2013 – 133,425 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorRear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside 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 D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
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.
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/RUBBERS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,235 miles (+1,609)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 220,235 miles
- Test number
- 243966571230
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
Pass218,626 miles (+2,301)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 218,626 miles
- Test number
- 809145349034
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass216,325 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 216,325 miles
- Test number
- 621731531117
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail216,318 miles (+5,241)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,318 miles
- Test number
- 955089000204
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in two places on the sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in two places on the inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass211,077 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 211,077 miles
- Test number
- 294501584888
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail211,077 miles (+9,239)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,077 miles
- Test number
- 136024091732
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass201,838 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 201,838 miles
- Test number
- 282018219412
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive automatic gear box pipes corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has slight corrosion
Fail201,838 miles (+8,144)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,838 miles
- Test number
- 439715762666
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking possible steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive automatic gear box pipes corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass193,694 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 193,694 miles
- Test number
- 115165410738
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks from various components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail193,694 miles (+6,285)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,694 miles
- Test number
- 227507970353
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks from various components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,409 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 187,409 miles
- Test number
- 983790713429
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both front (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass181,541 km (+126)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 181,541 km
- Test number
- 117827775490
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear underbody covered in underseal
Fail181,415 km5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,415 km
- Test number
- 185921582797
- MajorCentral Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wiper arms out of alignment.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,407 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 170,407 miles
- Test number
- 320716914627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,406 miles (+6,246)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,406 miles
- Test number
- 564205431176
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass164,160 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 164,160 miles
- Test number
- 650563900848
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a body mounting.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail164,160 km (+8,665)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,160 km
- Test number
- 434425747730
- 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 Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a body mounting.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass155,495 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 155,495 km
- Test number
- 817021547315
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
Fail155,495 miles (+8,889)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,495 miles
- Test number
- 874358271607
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
Pass146,606 miles (+12,091)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 146,606 miles
- Test number
- 995098175090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,515 miles (+1,090)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 134,515 miles
- Test number
- 986356954052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 133,425 miles
- Test number
- 739835463093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P429 HBC
- Does P429 HBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P429 HBC is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P429 HBC?
- The MOT on P429 HBC is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P429 HBC done?
- P429 HBC was recorded at 220,235 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,442 miles a year.
- Has P429 HBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P429 HBC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on P429 HBC 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 P429 HBC find?
- P429 HBC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear rear fog lamp insecure; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2, and 10 more.
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