Mazda Bongo
Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,500 cc
R690 VODMOT history
R690 VOD is a silver and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 221,004 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 221,004 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,554 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R690 VOD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R690 VOD was last recorded at 221,004 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 219,230 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,774 miles
- Average per year
- 7,554 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,004 miles
- 2025 – 219,230 miles
- 2014 – 168,682 miles
- 2013 – 160,815 miles
- 2012 – 150,671 miles
- 2011 – 143,316 miles
- 2010 – 138,228 miles
- 2009 – 111,289 miles
- 2008 – 87,789 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,004 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFan belt loose
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.
Offside Front x member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Corrosion to battery tray
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,004 miles (+1,774)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 221,004 miles
- Test number
- 621778022656
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFan belt loose
Pass219,230 miles (+102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 219,230 miles
- Test number
- 260907722647
- AdvisoryOffside Front x member corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to battery tray
Fail219,128 miles4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,128 miles
- Test number
- 716757811498
- MajorNearside 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front x member corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to battery tray
Pass218,599 km (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 218,599 km
- Test number
- 879121565277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,501 km (+1,284)9 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,501 km
- Test number
- 931748890850
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass217,217 km (+10,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 217,217 km
- Test number
- 827337551878
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass206,242 km (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 206,242 km
- Test number
- 750874996924
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail206,234 km (+9,509)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,234 km
- Test number
- 699198914318
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass196,725 km (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 196,725 km
- Test number
- 872469448543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,650 km (+9,579)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,650 km
- Test number
- 315277610385
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,071 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 187,071 km
- Test number
- 318693300423
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and cut
Fail187,071 km (+11,657)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,071 km
- Test number
- 343185704436
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and cut
Pass175,414 km
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 175,414 km
- Test number
- 647939898010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,682 miles (+7,867)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 168,682 miles
- Test number
- 865221034362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,815 miles (+10,144)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 160,815 miles
- Test number
- 115079323351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,671 miles (+7,355)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 150,671 miles
- Test number
- 968508222318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,316 miles (+5,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 143,316 miles
- Test number
- 178043731356
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,228 miles (+26,939)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 138,228 miles
- Test number
- 484383310396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,289 miles (+23,500)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 111,289 miles
- Test number
- 570266419208
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s/r lense cracked
Pass87,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 87,789 miles
- Test number
- 352595708471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R690 VOD
- Does R690 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R690 VOD is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R690 VOD?
- The MOT on R690 VOD is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R690 VOD done?
- R690 VOD was recorded at 221,004 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,554 miles a year.
- Has R690 VOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R690 VOD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on R690 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 R690 VOD find?
- R690 VOD passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; fan belt loose.
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