Mazda Bongo
White and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T71 RTCMOT history
T71 RTC is a white and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 177,501 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T71 RTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- White and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T71 RTC was last recorded at 177,501 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 177,498 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,501 miles
- 2025 – 166,438 miles
- 2023 – 149,960 miles
- 2022 – 145,673 miles
- 2021 – 141,778 miles
- 2020 – 139,567 miles
- 2019 – 136,664 miles
- 2018 – 132,517 miles
- 2017 – 128,727 miles
- 2016 – 117,287 miles
- 2015 – 109,889 miles
- 2013 – 91,914 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,501 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,501 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 177,501 miles
- Test number
- 588136366794
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,498 miles (+11,060)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,498 miles
- Test number
- 971512035139
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,438 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 166,438 miles
- Test number
- 413964506787
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail166,435 miles2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,435 miles
- Test number
- 607588586539
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass152,571 km
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 152,571 km
- Test number
- 411945669186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,960 miles (+4,287)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 149,960 miles
- Test number
- 613763159087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,673 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 145,673 miles
- Test number
- 288377989429
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s- n/s front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,778 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 141,778 miles
- Test number
- 652953318585
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,567 miles (+2,903)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 139,567 miles
- Test number
- 304574138582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,664 miles (+4,147)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 136,664 miles
- Test number
- 550117074187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,517 miles (+3,790)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 132,517 miles
- Test number
- 413691280077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,727 miles (+11,440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 128,727 miles
- Test number
- 275085751723
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass117,287 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 117,287 miles
- Test number
- 923124532410
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail117,280 miles (+7,391)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,280 miles
- Test number
- 543680134479
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass109,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 109,889 miles
- Test number
- 577903685152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,887 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,887 miles
- Test number
- 776823385153
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass101,250 km
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 101,250 km
- Test number
- 816646274185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,250 km3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,250 km
- Test number
- 235495574435
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass91,914 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 91,914 miles
- Test number
- 188631993198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail91,914 miles6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,914 miles
- Test number
- 368310893188
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass83,358 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 83,358 km
- Test number
- 286170582197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,358 km1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,358 km
- Test number
- 278739072168
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Questions about T71 RTC
- Does T71 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 RTC is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T71 RTC?
- The MOT on T71 RTC is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T71 RTC done?
- T71 RTC was recorded at 177,501 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,595 miles a year.
- Has T71 RTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T71 RTC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T71 RTC 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 T71 RTC find?
- T71 RTC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.
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