Mazda Bongo
Silver and Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
R298 ABTMOT history
R298 ABT is a silver and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,977 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,977 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 8 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R298 ABT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Oct 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R298 ABT was last recorded at 98,977 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,975 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,977 miles
- 2025 – 94,546 miles
- 2024 – 89,637 miles
- 2022 – 85,783 miles
- 2021 – 80,715 miles
- 2020 – 76,756 miles
- 2019 – 72,773 miles
- 2018 – 69,501 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,977 miles
- AdvisoryFront Radiator support excessively corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Underbody covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,977 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,977 miles
- Test number
- 131989648591
- AdvisoryFront Radiator support excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Fail98,975 miles (+4,429)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,975 miles
- Test number
- 326158361382
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Radiator support excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass94,546 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 94,546 miles
- Test number
- 704141869178
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Fail94,546 miles (+4,909)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,546 miles
- Test number
- 369940609752
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Pass89,637 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 89,637 miles
- Test number
- 729156225108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,547 miles (+3,764)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,547 miles
- Test number
- 289057333491
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak and vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
Pass85,783 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 85,783 miles
- Test number
- 459796137849
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,783 miles (+5,068)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,783 miles
- Test number
- 689530549630
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,715 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,715 miles
- Test number
- 674460741517
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail80,713 miles (+3,957)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,713 miles
- Test number
- 809033368273
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass76,756 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 76,756 miles
- Test number
- 645300667797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,751 miles (+3,978)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,751 miles
- Test number
- 552710700625
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately secured At battery (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately secured At battery (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,773 miles (+3,272)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,773 miles
- Test number
- 254642197994
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 69,501 miles
- Test number
- 339788201216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R298 ABT
- Does R298 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R298 ABT is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R298 ABT?
- The MOT on R298 ABT is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R298 ABT done?
- R298 ABT was recorded at 98,977 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,939 miles a year.
- Has R298 ABT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R298 ABT has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on R298 ABT 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 R298 ABT find?
- R298 ABT passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front radiator support excessively corroded; offside inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area; underbody corroded.
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