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Mazda Bongo

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,490 cc

L20 BFGMOT history

L20 BFG is a blue diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 25 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,565 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,565 km
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,000 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BFG was last recorded at 128,565 km on 30 Jul 2026, 141 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,424 km · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
141 km
Average per year
3,000 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,565 km
  • 2025 – 128,424 km
  • 2024 – 127,946 km
  • 2023 – 127,194 km
  • 2014 – 108,741 km
  • 2008 – 76,492 km
  • 2007 – 71,421 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,565 km

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Both headlamps project poor beam images

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,565 km (+141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,565 km
    Test number
    564088753084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,424 km (+478)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,424 km
    Test number
    146840376681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,946 km (+752)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,946 km
    Test number
    933530457278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,194 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,194 km
    Test number
    177889181466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,947 miles (+1,561)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,947 miles
    Test number
    862586488791
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Pass125,386 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,386 miles
    Test number
    294444510027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,931 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,931 miles
    Test number
    684499347778
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps project poor beam images
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail124,930 miles (+3,002)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,930 miles
    Test number
    475860804824
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps project poor beam images
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass121,928 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,928 miles
    Test number
    248274016954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,757 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,757 miles
    Test number
    372294670268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,295 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,295 miles
    Test number
    329043210044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,151 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,151 miles
    Test number
    196878845435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant level below min

  13. Fail114,151 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,151 miles
    Test number
    675287345085
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant level below min

  14. Pass108,741 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,741 km
    Test number
    135575964434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,740 km4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,740 km
    Test number
    388982864013
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteHeadlight patterns poor(lenses opaque)
    • NoteSmoke high but passed

  16. Pass106,529 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,529 miles
    Test number
    667209193133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,450 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    119682992151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,008 miles (+5,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    698225691109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,209 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,209 miles
    Test number
    814537000282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,157 miles (+14,644)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,157 miles
    Test number
    723314600244
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass79,513 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    564461819293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint rubber dust cover split

  22. Fail79,513 miles1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    373799809270
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint rubber dust cover split

  23. Pass76,492 km5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,492 km
    Test number
    380951698182
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail76,492 miles1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    963951098163
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass71,421 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,421 km
    Test number
    491764397167
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L20 BFG

Does L20 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BFG is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BFG?
The MOT on L20 BFG is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BFG done?
L20 BFG was recorded at 128,565 km at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,000 km a year.
Has L20 BFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BFG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on L20 BFG 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 L20 BFG find?
L20 BFG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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