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Mazda Bongo

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc

Y878 MAHMOT history

Y878 MAH is a white petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 331,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2023
Mileage
331,811 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
94,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 MAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y878 MAH was last recorded at 331,811 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 15,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
316,342 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
15,469 miles
Average per year
94,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 331,811 miles
  • 2022 – 316,342 miles
  • 2021 – 309,877 miles
  • 2020 – 30,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail331,811 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front head light opaque
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above rear spings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish/crack
  • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail331,811 miles (+15,469)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,811 miles
    Test number
    422293051534
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light opaque
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above rear spings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish/crack
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox
  2. Pass316,342 miles (+6,465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    316,342 miles
    Test number
    899248372114
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers are split/perished
    • AdvisoryBoth inner side sills corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass309,877 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    309,877 miles
    Test number
    175762161028
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail309,875 miles (+279,300)8 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,875 miles
    Test number
    180376405307
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced blurry headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer upper sill corroded and holed, it is in 30 cm prescribed are for NSR suspension arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced blurry headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light pink-white ish (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively windscreen covered bird mess (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worned, 2mm on edge, otherwise 3.5mm. 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front positioning lamp(sidelamp) started working during the test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wavy. lipped. looks overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worned, 2mm on edge, otherwise 3.5mm. 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wavy. lipped. looks overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component on pipe, and on boot (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front to rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass30,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    461202458121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail30,575 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    456997577692
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass295,904 km (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    295,904 km
    Test number
    717929872699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has a little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of slight corrosion to body work and underside of vehicle
  8. Fail295,897 km (+18,616)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,897 km
    Test number
    699240947194
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of slight corrosion to Bodywork, and Underside
  9. Pass277,281 km (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    277,281 km
    Test number
    687178809367
    • AdvisoryALL Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever has little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of slight corrosion to Bodywork, and Underside.
  10. Fail277,280 km (+17,449)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,280 km
    Test number
    478717808198
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Affecting Rear Brake readings. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Affecting Rear Brake readings (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryALL Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever has little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of slight corrosion to Bodywork, and Underside.
  11. Pass259,831 km (+157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    259,831 km
    Test number
    294165917992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system starting to corrode
  12. Fail259,674 km (+16,209)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,674 km
    Test number
    462595854392
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch has a hole which could do with repairing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches are starting to corrode
  13. Pass243,465 km (+14,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    243,465 km
    Test number
    734558359122
    • AdvisoryBOTH Headlamps going opaque.
    • AdvisoryBOTH Rear Wheelarches corroding.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • AdvisoryOil Leak.
  14. Pass228,551 km (+16,383)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    228,551 km
    Test number
    289395455176
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBOTH Headlamps going opaque.
    • NoteBOTH Rear Wheelarches corroding.
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight oil seepage around Transmission.
  15. Pass212,168 km (+28,783)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    212,168 km
    Test number
    755843164122
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteALL Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • NoteBOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.
    • NoteBOTH Rear Wheelarches corroding.
    • NoteCentre Exhaust Mounting deteriorated.
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass183,385 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    183,385 km
    Test number
    289098823418
    • NoteBOTH Front Brake Discs slightly scored.
    • NoteBOTH Rear Wheelarches starting to corrode.
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
  17. Fail183,385 km (+17,795)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,385 km
    Test number
    558208323110
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBOTH Front Brake Discs slightly scored.
    • NoteBOTH Rear Wheelarches starting to corrode.
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
  18. Pass165,590 km (+18,718)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    165,590 km
    Test number
    229512642157
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWhole Exhaust System corroding.
  19. Pass146,872 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    146,872 km
    Test number
    897737751152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 MAH

Does Y878 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 MAH expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 MAH?
The MOT on Y878 MAH expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 MAH done?
Y878 MAH was recorded at 331,811 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 94,281 miles a year.
Has Y878 MAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 MAH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y878 MAH 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 Y878 MAH find?
Y878 MAH failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear service brake excessively fluctuating, and 15 more.

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