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Mazda Bongo

Red and Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc

P487 YHTMOT history

P487 YHT is a red and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,336 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 YHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 YHT was last recorded at 173,336 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,873 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,463 miles
Average per year
6,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,336 miles
  • 2025 – 166,873 miles
  • 2024 – 162,637 miles
  • 2023 – 155,017 miles
  • 2022 – 145,332 miles
  • 2021 – 137,180 miles
  • 2020 – 133,709 miles
  • 2019 – 129,901 miles
  • 2018 – 125,491 miles
  • 2017 – 119,326 miles
  • 2016 – 115,425 miles
  • 2015 – 115,406 miles
  • 2014 – 106,320 miles
  • 2013 – 103,813 miles
  • 2012 – 99,004 miles
  • 2011 – 92,003 miles
  • 2010 – 83,063 miles
  • 2009 – 72,468 miles
  • 2008 – 60,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,336 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,336 miles (+6,463)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,336 miles
    Test number
    462074589186
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass166,873 miles (+4,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,873 miles
    Test number
    155202203172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,637 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,637 miles
    Test number
    791009148418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,636 miles (+7,619)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,636 miles
    Test number
    717107984862
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,017 miles (+9,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,017 miles
    Test number
    682585837985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,332 miles (+8,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,332 miles
    Test number
    502001735445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,180 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    608501900540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,709 miles (+3,808)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    734959082588
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass129,901 miles (+4,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    129,901 miles
    Test number
    566446482210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,491 miles
    Test number
    790041584116
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  11. Fail125,491 miles (+6,165)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,491 miles
    Test number
    839808144869
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding

  12. Pass119,326 miles (+3,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    114850430815
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps going opaque

  13. Pass115,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    850892790064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,425 miles (+19)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    299359021242
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  15. Fail115,406 miles (+9,086)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,406 miles
    Test number
    109610325427
    • FailureFront Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  16. Pass106,320 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    286237724456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,813 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    649760683038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,004 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,004 miles
    Test number
    438836072025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,004 miles (+6,001)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,004 miles
    Test number
    617295472041
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass92,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    119467771032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,003 miles (+8,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    177837971455
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass83,063 miles (+39)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,063 miles
    Test number
    930259980081
    • NoteAll tyres becoming worn
    • NoteFront brake pads becoming worn
    • NoteO/s/f+n/s/f sills damaged
    • NotePlay n/s/f drop link arm becoming ecessive,
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f droplink arm

  23. Fail83,024 miles (+10,556)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,024 miles
    Test number
    162124180076
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront brake pads becoming worn
    • NoteO/s/f+n/s/f sills damaged
    • NotePlay n/s/f drop link arm becoming ecessive,
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f droplink arm

  24. Pass72,468 miles (+11,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    400702889008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    741998578088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,747 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,747 km
    Test number
    190369377412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,747 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,747 km
    Test number
    651653777092
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Questions about P487 YHT

Does P487 YHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P487 YHT is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P487 YHT?
The MOT on P487 YHT is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P487 YHT done?
P487 YHT was recorded at 173,336 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,155 miles a year.
Has P487 YHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 YHT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on P487 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 P487 YHT find?
P487 YHT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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