Mazda Bongo
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc
P73 RNFMOT history
P73 RNF is a blue diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,915 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 178,915 km
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,986 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P73 RNF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P73 RNF was last recorded at 178,915 km on 28 Jul 2025, 682 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 178,233 km · 24 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 682 km
- Average per year
- 3,986 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 178,915 km
- 2024 – 178,233 km
- 2018 – 164,422 km
- 2017 – 154,762 km
- 2013 – 153,980 km
- 2011 – 153,299 km
- 2008 – 127,013 km
- 2007 – 106,932 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,915 km
- MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody, chassis and suspension components coated in underseal
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Underside corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,915 km (+682)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 178,915 km
- Test number
- 553537511382
- MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody, chassis and suspension components coated in underseal
Pass178,233 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 178,233 km
- Test number
- 695405143760
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Fail178,188 miles (+652)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,188 miles
- Test number
- 573419249367
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass177,536 miles (+1,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 177,536 miles
- Test number
- 417766135530
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass176,433 miles (+1,818)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 176,433 miles
- Test number
- 229253948406
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass174,615 miles (+13)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 174,615 miles
- Test number
- 934320362862
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever long travel
Fail174,602 miles (+5,276)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,602 miles
- Test number
- 779538616844
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever long travel
Pass169,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 169,326 miles
- Test number
- 562537793847
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 160557128845
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass164,422 km (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 164,422 km
- Test number
- 880783018386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,250 km (+9,488)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,250 km
- Test number
- 752077170705
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass154,762 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 154,762 km
- Test number
- 879005019036
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail154,759 miles (+745)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,759 miles
- Test number
- 367841383913
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass154,014 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 154,014 miles
- Test number
- 396559781959
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion front and rear suspension/subframes.
Fail154,013 miles (+11)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,013 miles
- Test number
- 265250389279
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion front and rear suspension/subframes.
Fail154,002 miles11 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,002 miles
- Test number
- 943777563225
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush and bracket missing. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Steering rack. (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (Benefit of doudt given). (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrotion (recommend attention soon).
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass153,980 km (+681)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 153,980 km
- Test number
- 428029383128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,299 km2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 153,299 km
- Test number
- 926600871254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH
Pass136,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 136,445 miles
- Test number
- 941238720280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,013 km
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 127,013 km
- Test number
- 510309488134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,013 km (+20,081)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,013 km
- Test number
- 744269488187
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass106,932 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 106,932 km
- Test number
- 320168687100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about P73 RNF
- Does P73 RNF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P73 RNF expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P73 RNF?
- The MOT on P73 RNF expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P73 RNF done?
- P73 RNF was recorded at 178,915 km at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,986 km a year.
- Has P73 RNF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P73 RNF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on P73 RNF 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 P73 RNF find?
- P73 RNF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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