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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,490 cc

R482 VODMOT history

R482 VOD is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 175,516 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,516 km
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,081 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R482 VOD
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
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R482 VOD was last recorded at 175,516 km on 22 Jan 2026, 5,934 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,582 km · 5 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,934 km
Average per year
8,081 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,516 km
  • 2025 – 169,582 km
  • 2013 – 77,424 km
  • 2010 – 52,036 km
  • 2007 – 24,442 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,516 km
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,516 km (+5,934)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,516 km
    Test number
    243256358620
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts & O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass169,582 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,582 km
    Test number
    801343765465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,494 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,494 miles
    Test number
    717910880313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,493 miles (+175)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,493 miles
    Test number
    151329112089
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail158,318 miles (+79)15 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,318 miles
    Test number
    667801619044
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp lens damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger inner arch corroded holes behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger inner arch corroded holes behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail158,239 miles (+6,498)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,239 miles
    Test number
    802101273574
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass151,741 miles (+4,895)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,741 miles
    Test number
    368351413507
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch - cross member end corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe plastic cover above wheel, slightly loose
  8. Pass146,846 miles (+472)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,846 miles
    Test number
    237258450619
    • MinorWindscreen 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail146,374 miles (+3,944)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,374 miles
    Test number
    370632700888
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases over axle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass142,430 miles (+6,266)3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,430 miles
    Test number
    682349178806
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember behind radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass136,164 miles (+304)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,164 miles
    Test number
    259839633181
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail135,860 miles (+8,790)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,860 miles
    Test number
    902488311936
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass127,070 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,070 miles
    Test number
    991199017927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,069 miles (+10,379)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,069 miles
    Test number
    546372845703
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass116,690 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,690 miles
    Test number
    527434306819
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail116,584 miles (+9,879)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,584 miles
    Test number
    371255093975
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass106,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    738076013511
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail106,705 miles (+9,526)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    931838598055
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass97,179 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    708121945108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, inner and outer edges worn
    • NoteFront brake pads low
  20. Fail97,178 miles (+9,888)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,178 miles
    Test number
    478944435150
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, inner and outer edges worn
    • NoteFront brake pads low
  21. Pass87,290 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    727202234144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn edges
    • NoteSpare tyre excess deteriorated/split
  22. Fail87,275 miles2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,275 miles
    Test number
    128982234162
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn edges
    • NoteSpare tyre excess deteriorated/split
  23. Pass77,424 km
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,424 km
    Test number
    556993833191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,424 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,424 km
    Test number
    565513733107
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  25. Pass72,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    105620232128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,089 miles (+9,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    217190932426
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  27. Pass62,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    298750431496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,230 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    236000931471
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  29. Pass52,036 km
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,036 km
    Test number
    512952430146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,498 miles (+9,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,498 miles
    Test number
    141532839107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  31. Pass33,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,338 miles
    Test number
    334314538130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass24,442 km5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,442 km
    Test number
    794534037114
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads 3mm thick
    • NoteRadiator lower hose slightly damp
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlgiht corrosion nearside engine mount

Questions about R482 VOD

Does R482 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R482 VOD is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R482 VOD?
The MOT on R482 VOD is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R482 VOD done?
R482 VOD was recorded at 175,516 km at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,081 km a year.
Has R482 VOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R482 VOD has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on R482 VOD 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 R482 VOD find?
R482 VOD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts & o/s/r; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 4 more.

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