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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,500 cc

X743 VRLMOT history

X743 VRL is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,531 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
139,531 km
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,551 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 VRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 VRL was last recorded at 139,531 km on 6 May 2026, 41 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,490 km · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
41 km
Average per year
5,551 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,531 km
  • 2025 – 135,380 km
  • 2024 – 132,393 km
  • 2023 – 128,257 km
  • 2022 – 123,476 km
  • 2021 – 114,036 km
  • 2020 – 108,075 km
  • 2019 – 100,090 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,531 km
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySills ,outrigger mount and arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTow bar mounting rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,531 km (+41)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,531 km
    Test number
    578246450919
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySills ,outrigger mount and arch corroded
    • AdvisoryTow bar mounting rusty

  2. Fail139,490 km (+4,110)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,490 km
    Test number
    389189795067
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes low effort [200]
    • AdvisorySills ,outrigger mount and arch corroded
    • AdvisoryTow bar mounting rusty

  3. Pass135,380 km (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,380 km
    Test number
    449219981528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail135,327 km (+2,934)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,327 km
    Test number
    642946663606
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,393 km (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,393 km
    Test number
    998585666604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,257 km
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,257 km
    Test number
    132073819949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,257 km (+4,781)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,257 km
    Test number
    357112341456
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,476 km (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,476 km
    Test number
    395221337649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,463 km (+9,427)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,463 km
    Test number
    736779011849
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,036 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,036 km
    Test number
    252896810854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,036 km (+5,961)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,036 km
    Test number
    441388176060
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass108,075 km (+7,985)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,075 km
    Test number
    293535660719
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning lamp inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass100,090 km (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,090 km
    Test number
    938860367538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,080 km3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,080 km
    Test number
    372941997629
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass92,077 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,077 miles
    Test number
    882034713651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,208 miles
    Test number
    308171798899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 VRL

Does X743 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 VRL is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X743 VRL?
The MOT on X743 VRL is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X743 VRL done?
X743 VRL was recorded at 139,531 km at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,551 km a year.
Has X743 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 VRL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X743 VRL 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 X743 VRL find?
X743 VRL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; sills ,outrigger mount and arch corroded, and 1 more.

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