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Mazda Bongo

Multi-colour · Diesel · 1997 · 2,499 cc

R211 HBAMOT history

R211 HBA is a multi-colour diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
182,401 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 HBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 HBA was last recorded at 182,401 miles on 27 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2022: 182,401 miles, lower than 187,683 miles on 6 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
187,683 miles · 6 Jul 2021
Average per year
6,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,401 miles
  • 2021 – 187,683 miles
  • 2019 – 181,042 miles
  • 2018 – 175,871 miles
  • 2017 – 164,761 miles
  • 2016 – 158,488 miles
  • 2015 – 153,075 miles
  • 2014 – 151,381 miles
  • 2013 – 149,121 miles
  • 2012 – 133,954 miles
  • 2011 – 126,753 miles
  • 2010 – 113,175 miles
  • 2009 – 93,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,401 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in various places (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/70/15C (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,401 miles (-5,282)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    182,401 miles
    Test number
    388984813822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in various places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/70/15C (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass187,683 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    187,683 miles
    Test number
    541678506910
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail187,683 miles (+6,641)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,683 miles
    Test number
    535104178288
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged will not fit belt (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged will not fit belt (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,042 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    181,042 miles
    Test number
    393192090367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail180,978 miles (+5,107)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,978 miles
    Test number
    426689420207
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components are corroded

  6. Pass175,871 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    175,871 miles
    Test number
    764725051881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail175,388 miles (+10,627)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,388 miles
    Test number
    662268110297
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheelarches and sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass164,761 miles (+6,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    164,761 miles
    Test number
    139629588621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on outside edge

  9. Pass158,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,488 miles
    Test number
    353533544661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,488 miles (+5,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,488 miles
    Test number
    810142261557
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass153,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    153,075 miles
    Test number
    266170635015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,075 miles (+1,694)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,075 miles
    Test number
    467216625012
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Fail151,381 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    256897304482
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  14. Pass151,381 miles (+2,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    409757904157
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  15. Pass149,121 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    149,121 miles
    Test number
    659734133191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass148,987 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    148,987 miles
    Test number
    507576383057
    • NoteFuel tank damaged
    • NoteO/s & n/s/r tyres at wear indicators
    • NoteRear propshaft missing
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  17. Fail148,987 miles (+15,033)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,987 miles
    Test number
    736906383056
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • NoteFuel tank damaged
    • NoteO/s & n/s/r tyres at wear indicators
    • NoteRear propshaft missing
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  18. Pass133,954 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    133,954 miles
    Test number
    218153082035
    • NoteN/s headlamp beam weak

  19. Fail133,947 miles (+7,194)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,947 miles
    Test number
    239922482023
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s headlamp beam weak

  20. Pass126,753 miles (+13,578)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,753 miles
    Test number
    125481201145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,175 miles (+20,058)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,175 miles
    Test number
    680054540109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    402043459159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,807 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,807 km
    Test number
    220393768459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R211 HBA

Does R211 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R211 HBA expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R211 HBA?
The MOT on R211 HBA expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R211 HBA done?
R211 HBA was recorded at 182,401 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 6,790 miles a year.
Has R211 HBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 HBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on R211 HBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R211 HBA find?
R211 HBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in various places; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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