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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,490 cc

R477 HBAMOT history

R477 HBA is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,193 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R477 HBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R477 HBA was last recorded at 139,193 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2014: 11,502 miles, lower than 108,866 miles on 6 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,332 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
5,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,193 miles
  • 2024 – 136,332 miles
  • 2023 – 134,341 miles
  • 2022 – 132,694 miles
  • 2021 – 131,205 miles
  • 2019 – 130,696 miles
  • 2018 – 125,430 miles
  • 2017 – 122,375 miles
  • 2016 – 119,090 miles
  • 2015 – 117,861 miles
  • 2014 – 11,502 miles
  • 2013 – 108,866 miles
  • 2012 – 105,774 miles
  • 2010 – 91,646 miles
  • 2009 – 51,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,193 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,193 miles (+2,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,193 miles
    Test number
    221218276357
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  2. Pass136,332 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,332 miles
    Test number
    110914689452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,341 miles (+1,647)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,341 miles
    Test number
    742013025790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass132,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,694 miles
    Test number
    262215103932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,251 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,251 km
    Test number
    966230619655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,205 miles (+509)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,205 miles
    Test number
    174285431379
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass130,696 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,696 miles
    Test number
    806835051620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail130,695 miles (+5,265)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,695 miles
    Test number
    669542877501
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass125,430 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    348640032356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,375 miles
    Test number
    841810609663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,375 miles (+3,285)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,375 miles
    Test number
    514706181906
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60R16 99H XL (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not running (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass119,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    359734244551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBig oil leak at rear of engine
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside rear diff seal
  13. Fail119,090 miles (+1,229)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    468511586578
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBig oil leak at rear of engine
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside rear diff seal
  14. Pass117,861 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,861 miles
    Test number
    187104075186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear Tyres worn on inner edge (215/60R16 H XL)
  15. Fail117,861 miles (+106,359)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,861 miles
    Test number
    366441975144
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear Tyres worn on inner edge (215/60R16 H XL)
  16. Pass11,502 miles (-97,364)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    11,502 miles
    Test number
    205850164452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cracks on inner side wall
  17. Pass108,866 miles (+74)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    686997553183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail108,792 miles (+3,018)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,792 miles
    Test number
    295845653119
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass105,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,774 miles
    Test number
    726957562179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,774 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,774 miles
    Test number
    189383162144
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  21. Pass99,273 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,273 km
    Test number
    596272371147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,646 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    212335160478
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Fail91,646 miles (+40,564)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    661328550158
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass51,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    991023979100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,082 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    254170379455
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise both batteries insecurely fitted

Questions about R477 HBA

Does R477 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R477 HBA is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R477 HBA?
The MOT on R477 HBA is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R477 HBA done?
R477 HBA was recorded at 139,193 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,249 miles a year.
Has R477 HBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R477 HBA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on R477 HBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R477 HBA find?
R477 HBA passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak.

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