
Mazda Bongo
Maroon · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc
R211 LAFMOT history
R211 LAF is a maroon diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,550 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 179,550 km
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,359 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R211 LAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R211 LAF was last recorded at 179,550 km on 8 Jun 2026, 840 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,710 km · 14 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 840 km
- Average per year
- 7,359 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,550 km
- 2025 – 178,710 km
- 2024 – 178,168 km
- 2015 – 119,965 km
- 2009 – 56,716 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front arch
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.
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Extensive surface corrosion all underneath
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules corroded not excessive.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear valance corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear suspension mounts corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
O/s and N/s rear wheel arches corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,550 km (+840)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 179,550 km
- Test number
- 487053299014
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front arch
Pass178,710 km (+15)1 major
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 178,710 km
- Test number
- 137665004860
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail178,695 km (+527)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,695 km
- Test number
- 739477565571
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass178,168 km (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 178,168 km
- Test number
- 233299556048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,163 km2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,163 km
- Test number
- 250956578603
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,022 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 176,022 miles
- Test number
- 739349465541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,988 miles (+4,180)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,988 miles
- Test number
- 463117094739
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end off inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear front wing repaired with tape
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
Pass171,808 miles (+9,568)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 171,808 miles
- Test number
- 675561312219
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass162,240 miles (+2,561)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 162,240 miles
- Test number
- 508159821328
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,679 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 159,679 miles
- Test number
- 524948164221
- AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion all underneath
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules corroded not excessive. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear valance corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear suspension mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail159,677 miles (+186)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,677 miles
- Test number
- 188018798312
- MajorEmissions not tested Emissions not tested due major leak of gasses. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch seatbelt mounting point coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Headlamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExtensive surface corrosion all underneath
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules corroded not excessive. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear valance corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear suspension mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail159,491 miles (+1,059)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,491 miles
- Test number
- 125112958822
- MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion to sills and undersills
- AdvisoryRear floors corroded
Pass158,432 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 158,432 miles
- Test number
- 310960734849
- AdvisoryO/s and N/s rear wheel arches corroded.
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel.
Fail158,432 miles (+1,346)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,432 miles
- Test number
- 637455762960
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s and N/s rear wheel arches corroded.
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel.
Pass157,086 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 157,086 miles
- Test number
- 241725198537
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail157,086 miles (+15,587)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,086 miles
- Test number
- 893139877041
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2. (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass141,499 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 141,499 miles
- Test number
- 966648083055
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail141,499 miles7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,499 miles
- Test number
- 170726467679
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,965 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 119,965 km
- Test number
- 692407776734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,818 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 100,818 miles
- Test number
- 618697164215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,817 miles (+4,330)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,817 miles
- Test number
- 547535764224
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass96,487 miles (+18,104)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 96,487 miles
- Test number
- 347237363471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,383 miles (+8,168)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 78,383 miles
- Test number
- 198128862290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,215 miles (+7,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 70,215 miles
- Test number
- 759524361260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,171 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 63,171 miles
- Test number
- 361602670492
- NoteBoth rear tyres are perished on the inner sidewall.
Pass56,716 km1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 56,716 km
- Test number
- 304851279289
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish cords not exposed at time of test
- NoteO/s inner sill rusty not holed at time of test
Questions about R211 LAF
- Does R211 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R211 LAF is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R211 LAF?
- The MOT on R211 LAF is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R211 LAF done?
- R211 LAF was recorded at 179,550 km at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 7,359 km a year.
- Has R211 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R211 LAF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R211 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 R211 LAF find?
- R211 LAF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front arch.
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