Mazda Bongo
Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,490 cc
R174 LAFMOT history
R174 LAF is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 28 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,582 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 108,582 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,700 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R174 LAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R174 LAF was last recorded at 108,582 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,576 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,700 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,582 miles
- 2020 – 83,762 miles
- 2019 – 78,903 miles
- 2018 – 74,666 miles
- 2017 – 69,010 miles
- 2015 – 59,762 miles
- 2014 – 54,421 miles
- 2012 – 44,245 miles
- 2011 – 38,205 miles
- 2010 – 34,402 miles
- 2009 – 29,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,582 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,582 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 108,582 miles
- Test number
- 655393549100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,576 miles8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,576 miles
- Test number
- 681014467166
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass106,132 km (+4,317)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 106,132 km
- Test number
- 642605558966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
Pass101,815 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 101,815 km
- Test number
- 284452450114
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail101,815 km (+3,719)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,815 km
- Test number
- 788846956320
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass98,096 km (+5,327)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 98,096 km
- Test number
- 723179296006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,769 km (+4,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 92,769 km
- Test number
- 749000961967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,745 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 88,745 km
- Test number
- 681558304758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,762 miles (+4,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 83,762 miles
- Test number
- 969536358105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass78,903 miles (+4,237)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,903 miles
- Test number
- 298843859693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,666 miles (+5,656)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 74,666 miles
- Test number
- 306360215497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,010 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 69,010 miles
- Test number
- 396969246958
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass64,702 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 64,702 km
- Test number
- 301207322776
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass59,762 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 59,762 miles
- Test number
- 777017995073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail59,762 miles (+5,341)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,762 miles
- Test number
- 676797795087
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass54,421 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 54,421 miles
- Test number
- 385453514163
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail54,421 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,421 miles
- Test number
- 297262914484
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass49,524 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 49,524 km
- Test number
- 236206903487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,245 miles (+6,040)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 44,245 miles
- Test number
- 899730292032
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass38,205 miles (+3,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 38,205 miles
- Test number
- 446679001122
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass34,402 miles (+4,987)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,402 miles
- Test number
- 891551210109
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on outside edges
Pass29,415 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,415 miles
- Test number
- 403689419132
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFront and rear tyres starting to perish
Questions about R174 LAF
- Does R174 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 LAF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R174 LAF?
- The MOT on R174 LAF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R174 LAF done?
- R174 LAF was recorded at 108,582 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
- Has R174 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R174 LAF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on R174 LAF 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 R174 LAF find?
- R174 LAF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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