Mazda Bongo
Blue and Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R282 GJLMOT history
R282 GJL is a blue and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 274,536 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 274,536 km
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,006 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R282 GJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Blue and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R282 GJL was last recorded at 274,536 km on 24 Jul 2026, 2,287 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Apr 2012: 11,745 miles, lower than 114,248 miles on 26 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 272,249 km · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,287 km
- Average per year
- 10,006 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 274,536 km
- 2025 – 272,249 km
- 2023 – 260,997 km
- 2022 – 256,532 km
- 2015 – 179,293 km
- 2008 – 90,391 km
- 2007 – 82,714 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass274,536 km
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass274,536 km (+2,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 274,536 km
- Test number
- 763604196602
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass272,249 km
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 272,249 km
- Test number
- 892491424595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail272,249 km1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,249 km
- Test number
- 711434038034
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass266,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 266,687 miles
- Test number
- 418026257946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass260,997 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 260,997 km
- Test number
- 435157351332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail260,994 miles3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,994 miles
- Test number
- 376933826827
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp' Fuel Cap seal inadequate (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area near passenger step inner ( marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill area by fuel tank mounting (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass256,532 km1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 256,532 km
- Test number
- 478501645611
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass250,280 miles (+2,136)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 250,280 miles
- Test number
- 928891625053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Pass248,144 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 248,144 miles
- Test number
- 698123997088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail248,100 miles (+5,700)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,100 miles
- Test number
- 331729504752
- DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
Pass242,400 miles (+3,565)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 242,400 miles
- Test number
- 124170859740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen
Pass238,835 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 238,835 miles
- Test number
- 878251619029
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail238,819 miles (+16,455)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,819 miles
- Test number
- 597345263637
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass222,364 miles (+21,907)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 222,364 miles
- Test number
- 691144025134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,457 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 200,457 miles
- Test number
- 946280729353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass179,293 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 179,293 km
- Test number
- 517994215182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,755 miles (+21,875)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 160,755 miles
- Test number
- 275342814406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,880 miles (+127,135)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 138,880 miles
- Test number
- 109639593072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,745 miles (-102,503)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 11,745 miles
- Test number
- 689593102193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass114,248 miles (+11,317)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 114,248 miles
- Test number
- 768326811176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 102,931 miles
- Test number
- 703483469112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,391 km (+7,677)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 90,391 km
- Test number
- 573611048131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,714 km
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 82,714 km
- Test number
- 634393247151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,714 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,714 miles
- Test number
- 314482547132
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Questions about R282 GJL
- Does R282 GJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R282 GJL is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R282 GJL?
- The MOT on R282 GJL is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R282 GJL done?
- R282 GJL was recorded at 274,536 km at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 10,006 km a year.
- Has R282 GJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R282 GJL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on R282 GJL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R282 GJL find?
- R282 GJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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