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Mazda Bongo

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,490 cc

R389 ABTMOT history

R389 ABT is a blue and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 9 Mar 2019. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 196,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
196,433 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Mar 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 ABT was last recorded at 196,433 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,418 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,433 miles
  • 2025 – 179,106 miles
  • 2024 – 174,834 miles
  • 2023 – 167,417 miles
  • 2022 – 159,416 miles
  • 2021 – 145,183 miles
  • 2020 – 142,398 miles
  • 2019 – 140,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,433 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under car covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,433 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    196,433 miles
    Test number
    330944988901
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail196,418 miles (+17,312)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,418 miles
    Test number
    122744088912
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Gaiters also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Gaiters also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass179,106 miles (+4,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    179,106 miles
    Test number
    768311007069
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass174,834 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    174,834 miles
    Test number
    497909539661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,823 miles (+7,406)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,823 miles
    Test number
    696072394729
    • DangerousCentral Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
  6. Pass167,417 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,417 miles
    Test number
    136917685424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,415 miles (+7,999)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,415 miles
    Test number
    139529736773
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass159,416 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,416 miles
    Test number
    683209545875
    • AdvisoryFront panel corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder car covered in under seal
  9. Fail159,415 miles (+14,232)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,415 miles
    Test number
    406099866156
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront panel corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder car covered in under seal
  10. Pass145,183 miles (+2,785)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,183 miles
    Test number
    410950659436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEverything from brake pipes and suspension components and chassis coated black on underside of vehicle
  11. Pass142,398 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,398 miles
    Test number
    363680535700
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under vehicle cooling pipe insecure
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and all its mechanical components painted black
  12. Fail142,398 miles (+1,945)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,398 miles
    Test number
    379917542159
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under vehicle cooling pipe insecure
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and all its mechanical components painted black
  13. Pass140,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,453 miles
    Test number
    857439472371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,453 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,453 miles
    Test number
    693206084554
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about R389 ABT

Does R389 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 ABT is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 ABT?
The MOT on R389 ABT is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 ABT done?
R389 ABT was recorded at 196,433 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,733 miles a year.
Has R389 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 ABT has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R389 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 R389 ABT find?
R389 ABT passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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