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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,490 cc

W428 VELMOT history

W428 VEL is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,595 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W428 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W428 VEL was last recorded at 161,595 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,441 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,154 miles
Average per year
1,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,595 miles
  • 2025 – 159,441 miles
  • 2024 – 157,108 miles
  • 2022 – 155,722 miles
  • 2021 – 153,636 miles
  • 2015 – 142,895 miles
  • 2014 – 141,493 miles
  • 2013 – 140,916 miles
  • 2012 – 137,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,595 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lens damaged taped
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,595 miles
    Test number
    533214146191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lens damaged taped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,595 miles (+2,154)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,595 miles
    Test number
    401555558721
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lens damaged taped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,441 miles (+2,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,441 miles
    Test number
    237990709332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,108 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,108 miles
    Test number
    303068766586
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,106 miles (+1,384)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,106 miles
    Test number
    116431508289
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,722 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,722 miles
    Test number
    450460498611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,692 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,692 miles
    Test number
    162154653874
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have general age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll welding repairs covered with underseal

  8. Fail153,636 miles4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,636 miles
    Test number
    457196755346
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension, brake and underside components have general age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass152,589 km (+99)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,589 km
    Test number
    235765471761
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass152,490 km (+40)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,490 km
    Test number
    209803414849
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail152,450 km (+5,061)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,450 km
    Test number
    614018073723
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,389 km (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,389 km
    Test number
    752713730236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail147,237 km (+2,561)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,237 km
    Test number
    885356417203
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass144,676 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,676 km
    Test number
    952954307295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    415246664899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,895 miles (+1,402)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    919233319493
    • FailureCentre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass141,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,493 miles
    Test number
    478495194283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,493 miles (+577)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,493 miles
    Test number
    777523994238
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass140,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,916 miles
    Test number
    728745393233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail140,916 miles (+3,115)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,916 miles
    Test number
    349275393249
    • FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass137,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    137,801 miles
    Test number
    399549982280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass123,473 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,473 km
    Test number
    399407691277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail123,473 km14 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,473 km
    Test number
    376574291259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about W428 VEL

Does W428 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W428 VEL is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W428 VEL?
The MOT on W428 VEL is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W428 VEL done?
W428 VEL was recorded at 161,595 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 1,796 miles a year.
Has W428 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W428 VEL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on W428 VEL 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 W428 VEL find?
W428 VEL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear outer lens damaged taped; oil leak, but not excessive.

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