
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass189,495 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 189,495 miles
- Test number
- 768356771701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,394 miles (+1,875)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 189,394 miles
- Test number
- 439610701979
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass185,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 185,965 miles
- Test number
- 294131248916
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass176,425 miles (+3,267)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 176,425 miles
- Test number
- 485019545940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 173,158 miles
- Test number
- 474424020551
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass164,909 miles (+48)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 164,909 miles
- Test number
- 988772104105
- NoteOil leak
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass148,374 km
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 148,374 km
- Test number
- 168494671446
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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).
Pass131,549 km (+5,799)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 131,549 km
- Test number
- 884978058054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,750 km
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 125,750 km
- Test number
- 440424477059
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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