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Mazda Bongo

Blue and Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc

R34 SFHMOT history

R34 SFH is a blue and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 11 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,392 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,392 km
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,153 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R34 SFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R34 SFH was last recorded at 177,392 km on 1 May 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,389 km · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
5,153 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,392 km
  • 2010 – 96,319 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,392 km
  • AdvisoryAll four wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,392 km (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,392 km
    Test number
    278313292421
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  2. Fail177,389 km1 dangerous7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,389 km
    Test number
    483136364033
    • DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  3. Fail176,829 miles (+7,377)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,829 miles
    Test number
    403230666732
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass169,452 miles (+263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,452 miles
    Test number
    988268330902
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail169,189 miles (+5,326)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,189 miles
    Test number
    516917393963
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass163,863 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,863 miles
    Test number
    540656461881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,862 miles2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,862 miles
    Test number
    347929178943
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/subrame area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass163,862 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    163,862 miles
    Test number
    124990902491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts due to load
  9. Fail163,861 miles (+175)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,861 miles
    Test number
    413547967330
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts due to load
  10. Pass163,686 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,686 miles
    Test number
    804467326453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,180 miles
    Test number
    647668112649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,180 miles (+11)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,180 miles
    Test number
    189154031291
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail162,169 miles (+4,305)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,169 miles
    Test number
    749455481432
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced To nsrear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced To nsrear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper 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 To osrear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced To osrear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  14. Pass157,864 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,864 miles
    Test number
    415951188655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail157,862 miles (+2,364)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,862 miles
    Test number
    594351586772
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass155,498 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    155,498 miles
    Test number
    412454827029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,570 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    150,570 miles
    Test number
    141784347425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail150,156 miles (+7,319)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,156 miles
    Test number
    101861684036
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass142,837 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    142,837 miles
    Test number
    269964144245
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Fail142,821 miles (+7,840)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,821 miles
    Test number
    606759034240
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass134,981 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    134,981 miles
    Test number
    157971743299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail134,149 miles (+8,756)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,149 miles
    Test number
    996797223277
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
  23. Pass125,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,393 miles
    Test number
    858053742217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail125,393 miles (+7,153)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,393 miles
    Test number
    408476632211
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass118,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    118,240 miles
    Test number
    737997831299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,319 km (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,319 km
    Test number
    602692820285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,314 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,314 km
    Test number
    744938910292
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about R34 SFH

Does R34 SFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R34 SFH is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R34 SFH?
The MOT on R34 SFH is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R34 SFH done?
R34 SFH was recorded at 177,392 km at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,153 km a year.
Has R34 SFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R34 SFH has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R34 SFH 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 R34 SFH find?
R34 SFH passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 7 advisories: all four wheel arches corroded; engine coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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