Mazda Bongo
White and Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,490 cc
V228 GAMMOT history
V228 GAM is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,635 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 113,635 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V228 GAM
- 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
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V228 GAM was last recorded at 113,635 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 May 2011: 114,776 km, lower than 144,776 km on 19 May 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 108,916 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,719 miles
- Average per year
- 3,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,635 miles
- 2025 – 108,916 miles
- 2024 – 108,911 miles
- 2023 – 106,991 miles
- 2022 – 105,308 miles
- 2021 – 104,300 miles
- 2020 – 102,782 miles
- 2019 – 99,982 miles
- 2018 – 98,219 miles
- 2017 – 95,949 miles
- 2016 – 93,617 miles
- 2015 – 89,313 miles
- 2014 – 84,700 miles
- 2013 – 80,968 miles
- 2012 – 71,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,635 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,635 miles (+4,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 113,635 miles
- Test number
- 109152263708
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
Pass108,916 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 108,916 miles
- Test number
- 465216746733
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail108,915 miles (+4)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,915 miles
- Test number
- 654242916500
- MajorFront Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member not continuously welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member inadequate repair /not continuously welded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not continuously welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail108,911 miles (+1,920)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,911 miles
- Test number
- 994658019571
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass106,991 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 106,991 miles
- Test number
- 851388026085
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
Fail106,991 miles (+1,683)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,991 miles
- Test number
- 796131139859
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
Pass105,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 105,308 miles
- Test number
- 302843460790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,308 miles (+1,008)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,308 miles
- Test number
- 166494425210
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass104,300 miles (+1,518)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 104,300 miles
- Test number
- 391506197911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 102,782 miles
- Test number
- 223566225836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,782 miles (+2,800)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,782 miles
- Test number
- 188845867641
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass99,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 99,982 miles
- Test number
- 765383921208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,982 miles (+1,763)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,982 miles
- Test number
- 776016259861
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass98,219 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 98,219 miles
- Test number
- 450720643494
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre walls splitting
Fail98,219 miles (+2,270)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,219 miles
- Test number
- 733378092428
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre walls splitting
Pass95,949 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 95,949 miles
- Test number
- 288657930996
- AdvisoryNearside headlight lens deteriorated slightly reducing light output
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside headlight lens deteriorated slightly reducing light output
Fail95,949 miles (+2,332)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,949 miles
- Test number
- 354195900064
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside headlight lens deteriorated slightly reducing light output
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside headlight lens deteriorated slightly reducing light output
Pass93,617 miles (+4,304)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,617 miles
- Test number
- 279768025253
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass89,313 miles (+152)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,313 miles
- Test number
- 976140745157
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn
Fail89,161 miles (+4,461)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,161 miles
- Test number
- 699845135196
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn
Fail84,700 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,700 miles
- Test number
- 267454334110
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass84,700 miles (+3,732)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,700 miles
- Test number
- 296154734403
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass80,968 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 80,968 miles
- Test number
- 266899613176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,926 miles (+9,560)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,926 miles
- Test number
- 218062713408
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,366 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 71,366 miles
- Test number
- 797926612199
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteDifferent size tyres fitted front and rear
- NoteNo spare wheel in carrier
- NoteSlight imbalance on rear footbrake
- NoteTested in damp conditions
- NoteUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed
Pass114,776 km (-30,000)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 114,776 km
- Test number
- 785891341187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,776 km7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,776 km
- Test number
- 738659731111
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Questions about V228 GAM
- Does V228 GAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V228 GAM is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V228 GAM?
- The MOT on V228 GAM is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V228 GAM done?
- V228 GAM was recorded at 113,635 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
- Has V228 GAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V228 GAM has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V228 GAM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V228 GAM find?
- V228 GAM passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; front brake discs corroded.
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