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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc

R385 DWLMOT history

R385 DWL is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 271,717 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
271,717 km
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,301 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R385 DWL was last recorded at 271,717 km on 17 Feb 2023, 20,007 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,710 km · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
20,007 km
Average per year
6,301 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 271,717 km
  • 2022 – 250,738 km
  • 2016 – 228,471 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,717 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,717 km (+20,007)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    271,717 km
    Test number
    560456061416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail251,710 km (+972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,710 km
    Test number
    835506822313
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass250,738 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    250,738 km
    Test number
    477868129017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail250,722 miles (+4,231)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,722 miles
    Test number
    196740694286
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass246,491 miles (+26)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    246,491 miles
    Test number
    819623431467
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront + rear tyres different size
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little/reserve travel

  6. Fail246,465 miles (+8,678)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,465 miles
    Test number
    975867886165
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has excessive corrosion just outside of 30cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres different sizes
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  7. Pass237,787 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    237,787 miles
    Test number
    434812602262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyre fitted front/rear axle

  8. Fail237,785 miles (+25)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,785 miles
    Test number
    155263903934
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyre fitted front/rear axle

  9. Fail237,760 miles (+4,489)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,760 miles
    Test number
    458290410586
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass233,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    233,271 miles
    Test number
    350508828184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail233,271 miles (+4,328)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,271 miles
    Test number
    319692066552
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  12. Pass228,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    228,943 miles
    Test number
    467561961443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass228,471 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    228,471 km
    Test number
    949591878103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass227,378 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    227,378 miles
    Test number
    148059985045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass226,254 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    226,254 miles
    Test number
    236047574079
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.
    • NoteFront brake pads look worn close to limit.
    • NoteOdd size tyres fitted to front and rear wheels.

  16. Fail226,254 miles (+7,611)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,254 miles
    Test number
    966780074092
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.
    • NoteFront brake pads look worn close to limit.
    • NoteOdd size tyres fitted to front and rear wheels.

  17. Pass218,643 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    218,643 miles
    Test number
    147882453046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail218,561 miles (+13,326)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,561 miles
    Test number
    546119843032
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass205,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    205,235 miles
    Test number
    156511062036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail205,235 miles (+15,648)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,235 miles
    Test number
    117061562412
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass189,587 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    189,587 miles
    Test number
    626754351067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front fog light inop

  22. Fail189,587 miles (+14,201)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,587 miles
    Test number
    759932051029
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front fog light inop

  23. Pass175,386 miles (+15,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    175,386 miles
    Test number
    474270850041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass159,735 miles (+15,086)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    159,735 miles
    Test number
    823069149068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass144,649 miles (+20,342)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    144,649 miles
    Test number
    550170658074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass124,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    124,307 miles
    Test number
    953813747085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail124,307 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,307 miles
    Test number
    862520547098
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about R385 DWL

Does R385 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R385 DWL expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R385 DWL?
The MOT on R385 DWL expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R385 DWL done?
R385 DWL was recorded at 271,717 km at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 6,301 km a year.
Has R385 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 DWL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on R385 DWL 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 R385 DWL find?
R385 DWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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