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Mazda Bongo

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 3,200 cc

P490 CCTMOT history

P490 CCT is a black diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,825 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P490 CCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 CCT was last recorded at 168,825 miles on 1 May 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,761 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
5,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,825 miles
  • 2025 – 167,770 miles
  • 2024 – 160,774 miles
  • 2023 – 152,256 miles
  • 2022 – 147,297 miles
  • 2020 – 137,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,825 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,825 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,825 miles
    Test number
    691929267221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,761 miles (+991)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,761 miles
    Test number
    895917420025
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,770 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,770 miles
    Test number
    296284258482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail167,770 miles (+6,996)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,770 miles
    Test number
    503365634726
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass160,774 miles (+8,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,774 miles
    Test number
    557929394894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass152,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    152,256 miles
    Test number
    749029219791
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail152,253 km1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,253 km
    Test number
    806378230520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,297 miles
    Test number
    150677721206
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s headlight beam deflectors fitted

  9. Pass141,709 km (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,709 km
    Test number
    166615073614
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail141,707 km1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,707 km
    Test number
    288200844682
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass137,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    477356858438
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s tyre walls heavily perished

  12. Fail137,597 miles1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    629609698643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/15 very heavily perished and cracked around tyre at join from wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyre sidewalls heavily perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily perished

  13. Pass131,310 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,310 km
    Test number
    928035305661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,310 km (+1,738)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,310 km
    Test number
    693935620373
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass129,572 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,572 km
    Test number
    793080166914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,572 km (+1,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,572 km
    Test number
    917747307980
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass128,299 km (+252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,299 km
    Test number
    771016137434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,047 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,047 km
    Test number
    343513770014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P490 CCT

Does P490 CCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P490 CCT is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P490 CCT?
The MOT on P490 CCT is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P490 CCT done?
P490 CCT was recorded at 168,825 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
Has P490 CCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 CCT has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P490 CCT 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 P490 CCT find?
P490 CCT passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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