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Mazda Bongo

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,490 cc

J300 HFCMOT history

J300 HFC is a green diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 245,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
245,720 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J300 HFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J300 HFC was last recorded at 245,720 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2014: 99,399 miles, lower than 210,421 miles on 29 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
245,710 miles · 27 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 245,720 miles
  • 2022 – 240,706 miles
  • 2021 – 238,287 miles
  • 2020 – 236,601 miles
  • 2019 – 232,291 miles
  • 2018 – 227,593 miles
  • 2017 – 222,668 miles
  • 2016 – 217,652 miles
  • 2014 – 99,399 miles
  • 2012 – 184,260 miles
  • 2011 – 178,291 miles
  • 2010 – 159,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,720 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,720 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    245,720 miles
    Test number
    433842944456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail245,710 miles (+5,004)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,710 miles
    Test number
    246112004400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass240,706 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    240,706 miles
    Test number
    513793787240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail240,700 miles (+2,413)6 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,700 miles
    Test number
    534271355164
    • DangerousNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body not fully secure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass238,287 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    238,287 miles
    Test number
    303690533787
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail238,278 miles (+1,677)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,278 miles
    Test number
    699980726181
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass236,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    236,601 miles
    Test number
    864685479438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail236,601 miles (+4,310)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,601 miles
    Test number
    619529997801
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass232,291 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    232,291 miles
    Test number
    861330043512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail232,272 miles1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,272 miles
    Test number
    710866409566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass227,600 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    227,600 km
    Test number
    782862386792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail227,593 miles (+4,925)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,593 miles
    Test number
    837851702342
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  13. Pass222,668 miles (+5,016)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    222,668 miles
    Test number
    136264857149
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just ok at time of test (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads obscured unable to check
    • AdvisoryUpper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass217,652 miles (+118,253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    217,652 miles
    Test number
    295196843153
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and rubber mount (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and rubber mount (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryUpper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  15. Pass99,399 miles (-111,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    827474864314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail210,421 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,421 miles
    Test number
    189673364326
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass193,550 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    193,550 km
    Test number
    177552413263
    • NoteUnderside heavily waxoiled restricing examination of underside and brake lines
  18. Pass184,260 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    184,260 miles
    Test number
    147376712299
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail184,260 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,260 miles
    Test number
    306225812236
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass178,585 km3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    178,585 km
    Test number
    589823741241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing close to limit
    • NoteRear discs worn and pitted
    • NoteUnderbody has minor corrosion.not exessive at time of test.
  21. Fail178,291 miles (+18,558)8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,291 miles
    Test number
    908072421261
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and pitted
  22. Pass159,733 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    159,733 miles
    Test number
    812576110278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Fail158,067 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    484134100265
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass142,107 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    142,107 km
    Test number
    732888699132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J300 HFC

Does J300 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J300 HFC expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J300 HFC?
The MOT on J300 HFC expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J300 HFC done?
J300 HFC was recorded at 245,720 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 6,766 miles a year.
Has J300 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J300 HFC has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on J300 HFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J300 HFC find?
J300 HFC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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