
Mazda Bongo Friendee
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,990 cc
LE53 HGYMOT history
LE53 HGY is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo Friendee first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 240,768 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 240,768 km
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 13,327 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 HGY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo Friendee
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LE53 HGY was last recorded at 240,768 km on 5 Dec 2025, 3,594 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 237,174 km · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,594 km
- Average per year
- 13,327 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 240,768 km
- 2024 – 237,174 km
- 2023 – 231,751 km
- 2022 – 223,052 km
- 2021 – 202,100 km
- 2020 – 186,910 km
- 2019 – 158,517 km
- 2018 – 132,972 km
- 2014 – 86,969 km
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousDASH LIGHTS NOT WORKING
- MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside wheel arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail240,768 km (+3,594)1 dangerous18 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,768 km
- Test number
- 610250481852
- DangerousDASH LIGHTS NOT WORKING
- MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED
Pass237,174 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 237,174 km
- Test number
- 416587456556
- AdvisoryNearside wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded
Fail237,174 km (+5,423)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,174 km
- Test number
- 733221559348
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded
Pass231,751 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 231,751 km
- Test number
- 510362341942
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
Fail231,751 km (+8,699)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,751 km
- Test number
- 351696001719
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Outer rear quarter panel corroding but not excessive
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass223,052 km (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 223,052 km
- Test number
- 230319113320
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail223,051 km (+20,951)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,051 km
- Test number
- 400633899066
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass202,100 km (+258)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 202,100 km
- Test number
- 851710722843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,842 km (+14,932)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,842 km
- Test number
- 657617650793
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass186,910 km (+28,393)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 186,910 km
- Test number
- 335116227950
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass158,517 km (+407)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 158,517 km
- Test number
- 779804127773
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail158,110 km (+25,138)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,110 km
- Test number
- 764002468807
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass132,972 km
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 132,972 km
- Test number
- 988223592394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 112,566 miles
- Test number
- 413085585742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,565 miles (+8,587)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,565 miles
- Test number
- 980183759163
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass103,978 miles (+8,513)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 103,978 miles
- Test number
- 232854786906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Pass95,465 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 95,465 miles
- Test number
- 225942635464
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Pass86,969 km
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,969 km
- Test number
- 565853244196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,969 km3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,969 km
- Test number
- 158192744166
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LE53 HGY
- Does LE53 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE53 HGY expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 HGY?
- The MOT on LE53 HGY expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE53 HGY done?
- LE53 HGY was recorded at 240,768 km at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 13,327 km a year.
- Has LE53 HGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 HGY has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE53 HGY 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 LE53 HGY find?
- LE53 HGY failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 18 major defects and 2 advisories: dash lights not working; central front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 18 more.
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