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Mazda Bongo

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

S39 KBAMOT history

S39 KBA is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 209,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
209,788 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 KBA
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 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 KBA was last recorded at 209,788 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2014: 163,833 miles, lower than 163,853 miles on 5 Mar 2014.
  • 18 Mar 2016: 18,133 miles, lower than 173,026 miles on 25 Mar 2015.

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
205,239 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,549 miles
Average per year
5,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,788 miles
  • 2023 – 205,239 miles
  • 2021 – 204,592 miles
  • 2019 – 204,586 miles
  • 2018 – 195,769 miles
  • 2017 – 188,678 miles
  • 2016 – 18,133 miles
  • 2015 – 173,026 miles
  • 2014 – 163,833 miles
  • 2013 – 151,258 miles
  • 2012 – 147,472 miles
  • 2011 – 137,509 miles
  • 2010 – 125,310 miles
  • 2009 – 116,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,788 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,788 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    209,788 miles
    Test number
    345398906751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass205,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    205,239 miles
    Test number
    785359986822
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail205,239 miles (+647)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,239 miles
    Test number
    508848859100
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass204,592 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    204,592 miles
    Test number
    229136204333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass204,586 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    204,586 miles
    Test number
    197511470647
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible power steering fluid leak

  6. Fail204,556 miles (+8,787)16 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,556 miles
    Test number
    168891791066
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass195,769 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    195,769 miles
    Test number
    525950064259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  8. Fail195,769 miles (+7,091)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,769 miles
    Test number
    209218307178
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  9. Pass188,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    188,678 miles
    Test number
    940866687837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure (off side)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis area above axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUn able to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts

  10. Fail188,678 miles (+170,545)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,678 miles
    Test number
    313594488094
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure (off side)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis area above axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUn able to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts

  11. Pass18,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,133 miles
    Test number
    712563866745
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded but outside of a prescribed area

  12. Fail18,133 miles (-154,893)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,133 miles
    Test number
    540041600048
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded but outside of a prescribed area

  13. Pass173,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    173,026 miles
    Test number
    936954585020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail173,026 miles (+9,193)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,026 miles
    Test number
    287274985048
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass163,833 miles (-20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,833 miles
    Test number
    128805164496
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  16. Fail163,853 miles (+12,595)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,853 miles
    Test number
    249504264000
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  17. Pass151,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    151,258 miles
    Test number
    325021673063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail151,258 miles (+3,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,258 miles
    Test number
    687331773036
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass147,472 miles (+9,963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,472 miles
    Test number
    837981362263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass137,509 miles (+12,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    137,509 miles
    Test number
    506478351209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,310 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    302255640276
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass125,310 miles (+8,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    471405640256
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass116,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    116,370 miles
    Test number
    434227359236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass103,191 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,191 km
    Test number
    842442368245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 KBA

Does S39 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 KBA is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 KBA?
The MOT on S39 KBA is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S39 KBA done?
S39 KBA was recorded at 209,788 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,619 miles a year.
Has S39 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 KBA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S39 KBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 KBA find?
S39 KBA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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