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Mazda Bongo

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,490 cc

P778 EABMOT history

P778 EAB is a white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 22 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 200,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
200,119 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P778 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P778 EAB was last recorded at 200,119 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,425 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
3,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,119 miles
  • 2024 – 199,425 miles
  • 2023 – 189,495 miles
  • 2022 – 189,394 miles
  • 2021 – 187,519 miles
  • 2020 – 185,965 miles
  • 2019 – 178,795 miles
  • 2018 – 178,454 miles
  • 2017 – 176,425 miles
  • 2016 – 173,158 miles
  • 2015 – 169,058 miles
  • 2014 – 164,909 miles
  • 2013 – 158,302 miles
  • 2012 – 154,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail200,119 miles
  • DangerousRear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail200,119 miles (+694)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,119 miles
    Test number
    914670909313
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass199,425 miles (+5,335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    199,425 miles
    Test number
    267815108895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a/r/b (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a/r/b (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail194,090 miles (+4,595)4 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,090 miles
    Test number
    907762802470
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass189,495 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    189,495 miles
    Test number
    768356771701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass189,394 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    189,394 miles
    Test number
    439610701979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,519 miles
    Test number
    576786837557
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail187,519 miles (+1,554)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,519 miles
    Test number
    457628539948
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass185,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    185,965 miles
    Test number
    294131248916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail185,965 miles (+7,170)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,965 miles
    Test number
    544702051374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass178,795 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,795 miles
    Test number
    735467223029
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has some corrosion
  11. Fail178,795 miles (+341)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,795 miles
    Test number
    959980199205
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has some corrosion
  12. Pass178,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,454 miles
    Test number
    699360805099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Fail178,454 miles (+2,029)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,454 miles
    Test number
    396300133257
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass176,425 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    176,425 miles
    Test number
    485019545940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass173,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    173,158 miles
    Test number
    474424020551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail173,158 miles (+4,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,158 miles
    Test number
    346540505013
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  17. Pass169,058 miles (+4,149)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    169,058 miles
    Test number
    479305355034
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass164,909 miles (+48)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    164,909 miles
    Test number
    988772104105
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail164,861 miles (+6,559)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,861 miles
    Test number
    855731174052
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  20. Pass158,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    158,302 miles
    Test number
    367107073088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass154,345 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    154,345 km
    Test number
    898990782064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  22. Fail154,345 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,345 miles
    Test number
    869980682024
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  23. Pass148,374 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    148,374 km
    Test number
    168494671446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail148,374 km (+7,048)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,374 km
    Test number
    846683071047
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass141,326 km (+5,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    141,326 km
    Test number
    462759140000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass135,675 km (+4,126)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    135,675 km
    Test number
    341146759057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight knock on front end (no play detected on MOT).
  27. Pass131,549 km (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    131,549 km
    Test number
    884978058054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass125,750 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    125,750 km
    Test number
    440424477059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail125,750 km2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,750 km
    Test number
    583004677048
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to front brake discs and rear cross member
    • NoteFront tyres close to wear bars
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edges

Questions about P778 EAB

Does P778 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P778 EAB expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P778 EAB?
The MOT on P778 EAB expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P778 EAB done?
P778 EAB was recorded at 200,119 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,306 miles a year.
Has P778 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P778 EAB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P778 EAB 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 P778 EAB find?
P778 EAB failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 major defects: rear vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached; front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer arch, and 2 more.

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