
Mazda Bongo
White and Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,490 cc
R690 PELMOT history
R690 PEL is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 209,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 209,105 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,947 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R690 PEL
- 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 expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R690 PEL was last recorded at 209,105 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 208,519 miles · 2 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 586 miles
- Average per year
- 6,947 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 209,105 miles
- 2023 – 208,519 miles
- 2022 – 206,800 miles
- 2021 – 200,070 miles
- 2020 – 199,365 miles
- 2019 – 196,060 miles
- 2017 – 193,359 miles
- 2009 – 105,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed underneath brake pipes, brake hoses and suspension components
- AdvisoryWelding repaired and under sealed in various places inner sills
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Both front brake pipes slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Extensive welding repairs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,105 miles (+586)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 209,105 miles
- Test number
- 943143894289
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed underneath brake pipes, brake hoses and suspension components
- AdvisoryWelding repaired and under sealed in various places inner sills
Pass208,519 miles (+1,719)3 minor30 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 208,519 miles
- Test number
- 250942025593
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and components
Pass206,800 miles (+6,730)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 206,800 miles
- Test number
- 350565212887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,070 miles (+705)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 200,070 miles
- Test number
- 830073726884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,365 miles (+19)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 199,365 miles
- Test number
- 441859118825
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front wheels wider alloys fitted
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs
- AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met requirements
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear cross member repaired with fibre glass
Fail199,346 miles (+305)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,346 miles
- Test number
- 466635732248
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs
- AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met requirements
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear cross member repaired with fibre glass
Fail199,041 miles (+2,981)15 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,041 miles
- Test number
- 296593179799
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corrided
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear cross member full of fibre glass
Pass196,060 miles (+2,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 196,060 miles
- Test number
- 602566291452
- AdvisoryInner wheel arches weld repairs and corrosion
- AdvisoryWeld repairs to rear chassis
Pass193,359 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 193,359 miles
- Test number
- 332445617359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail193,357 miles4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,357 miles
- Test number
- 227022559943
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass185,153 km10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 185,153 km
- Test number
- 961579304161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded , middle section
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate damp
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded, middle section
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded , middle section
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded but outside prescribed area
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
Fail185,153 km (+12,703)7 failures1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,153 km
- Test number
- 478504327266
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded , middle section
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate damp
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded, middle section
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded , middle section
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
Pass172,450 km (+12,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 172,450 km
- Test number
- 810011465422
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
Pass159,814 km
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 159,814 km
- Test number
- 137378554243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,814 km (+11,386)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,814 km
- Test number
- 287158454280
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass148,428 km (+10,416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 148,428 km
- Test number
- 968163363232
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass138,012 km (+160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 138,012 km
- Test number
- 385729262451
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail137,852 km (+10,765)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,852 km
- Test number
- 528354362233
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass127,087 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 127,087 km
- Test number
- 445673861200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,087 km (+12,152)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,087 km
- Test number
- 935453861231
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,935 km
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 114,935 km
- Test number
- 161048950253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,935 km1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,935 km
- Test number
- 364228850400
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass105,485 miles (+242)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 105,485 miles
- Test number
- 803647059266
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteO/s number plate lamp dim
- NoteOil leak from gearbox
Fail105,243 miles4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,243 miles
- Test number
- 592610559244
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteO/s number plate lamp dim
- NoteOil leak from gearbox
Pass93,729 km (+517)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 93,729 km
- Test number
- 622137448276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,212 km (+12,317)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,212 km
- Test number
- 503880648291
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,895 km
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 80,895 km
- Test number
- 272428427291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,895 km2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,895 km
- Test number
- 630566227285
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Questions about R690 PEL
- Does R690 PEL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R690 PEL expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R690 PEL?
- The MOT on R690 PEL expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R690 PEL done?
- R690 PEL was recorded at 209,105 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 6,947 miles a year.
- Has R690 PEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R690 PEL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on R690 PEL 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 R690 PEL find?
- R690 PEL passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint, and 2 more.
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