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Mazda Bongo B2500

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,500 cc

C8 LBFMOT history

C8 LBF is a red diesel Mazda Bongo B2500 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,925 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo B2500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LBF was last recorded at 59,925 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,598 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,327 miles
Average per year
1,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,925 miles
  • 2025 – 54,598 miles
  • 2024 – 50,244 miles
  • 2023 – 45,602 miles
  • 2022 – 45,585 miles
  • 2021 – 45,333 miles
  • 2019 – 45,215 miles
  • 2018 – 44,876 miles
  • 2017 – 44,579 miles
  • 2015 – 43,431 miles
  • 2014 – 43,038 miles
  • 2013 – 42,343 miles
  • 2012 – 41,827 miles
  • 2011 – 40,242 miles
  • 2010 – 36,193 miles
  • 2009 – 31,705 miles
  • 2008 – 30,374 miles
  • 2006 – 27,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,925 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,925 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    578290483538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,598 miles (+4,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    988185874792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass50,244 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    779397665579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,602 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    45,602 miles
    Test number
    603525903674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,585 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    343716406523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,333 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    933815946693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass45,215 miles (+339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,215 miles
    Test number
    228028389987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass44,876 miles (+297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    267718889196
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass44,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,579 miles
    Test number
    107690419405
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly but not enough to register a significant reading on the RBT

  10. Pass44,469 km (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,469 km
    Test number
    280805775338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth inner track arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been heavily wax oiled

  11. Fail44,467 km2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,467 km
    Test number
    800244687812
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator support (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth inner track arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint slightly deteriated
    • AdvisorySmall coolant leak- radiator
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been heavily wax oiled

  12. Pass43,431 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    187709195076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront lower cross member corroded
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteVehicle under sealed

  13. Fail43,431 miles (+393)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    945379895009
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront lower cross member corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut/damaged to sidewall
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteVehicle under sealed

  14. Pass43,038 miles6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    288386704149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront cross member heavily corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut/damage to sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked/perished within tread pattern
    • NoteScrew missing from rear number plate
    • NoteVehicle under sealed

  15. Fail43,038 miles (+695)3 failures7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    877305404112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront cross member heavily corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut/damage to sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked/perished within tread pattern
    • NoteScrew missing from rear number plate
    • NoteVehicle under sealed

  16. Pass42,343 miles6 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,343 miles
    Test number
    387753513165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front brakes slight binding.
    • NoteFront x member heavy corrosion.
    • NoteMiddle exhaust corroded.
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear sill corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut in sidewall.
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split.
    • NoteScrew missing from rear number plate.

  17. Fail42,340 miles (+513)1 failure6 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    145493313180
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront x member heavy corrosion.
    • NoteMiddle exhaust corroded.
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear sill corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut in sidewall.
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split.
    • NoteScrew missing from rear number plate.

  18. Pass41,827 miles (+6)4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,827 miles
    Test number
    436951312105
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corrosion.
    • NoteMiddle exhaust slight corrosion.
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear light cracked.
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in sidewall.
    • NoteRear brake discs slight corrosion.
    • NoteRear number plate screw missing.

  19. Fail41,821 miles (+1,579)1 failure4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,821 miles
    Test number
    255980112197
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corrosion.
    • NoteMiddle exhaust slight corrosion.
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear light cracked.
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cut in sidewall.
    • NoteRear brake discs slight corrosion.
    • NoteRear number plate screw missing.

  20. Pass40,242 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,242 miles
    Test number
    878313831024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,193 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,193 miles
    Test number
    842351320046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,705 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,705 miles
    Test number
    401558329058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,374 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    250898308083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,528 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,528 miles
    Test number
    152183156394
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear seat missing

Questions about C8 LBF

Does C8 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LBF is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LBF?
The MOT on C8 LBF is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LBF done?
C8 LBF was recorded at 59,925 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,678 miles a year.
Has C8 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LBF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on C8 LBF 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 C8 LBF find?
C8 LBF passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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