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Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LE53 HMZMOT history

LE53 HMZ is a black petrol Mazda Bongo Friendee first used on 1 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,468 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,468 km
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,472 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo Friendee
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HMZ was last recorded at 193,468 km on 1 Dec 2025, 8 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2019: 34,093 miles, lower than 129,059 miles on 15 Jun 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,460 km · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 km
Average per year
8,472 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,468 km
  • 2024 – 179,634 km
  • 2015 – 104,511 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,468 km
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear saddle clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,468 km (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,468 km
    Test number
    349587308001
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear saddle clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail193,460 km (+26)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,460 km
    Test number
    962668556250
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail193,434 km (+13,800)7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,434 km
    Test number
    572295852182
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass179,634 km1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,634 km
    Test number
    604141655905
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass78,456 miles (+1,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,456 miles
    Test number
    335280905047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass76,645 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,645 miles
    Test number
    884520137400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,607 miles (+12,356)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,607 miles
    Test number
    132438097878
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to grill fitted in tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  8. Pass64,251 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    380054139359
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  9. Fail64,251 miles (+10,820)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    719180588427
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  10. Pass53,431 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,431 miles
    Test number
    227117338158
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail53,431 miles (+19,303)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,431 miles
    Test number
    158738543534
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass34,128 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    911539578082
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay retaining clip broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp only 50%
    • AdvisoryRear most seats not presented for test

  13. Fail34,093 miles (-94,966)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,093 miles
    Test number
    581626902472
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay retaining clip broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp only 50%
    • AdvisoryRear most seats not presented for test

  14. Pass129,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,059 miles
    Test number
    893753617902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,059 miles (+5,824)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,059 miles
    Test number
    385753297669
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass123,235 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,235 miles
    Test number
    397083048378
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH ! Lenses misty/faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH Front tyres 0. 5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail123,198 miles (+9,776)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,198 miles
    Test number
    572894166217
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH ! Lenses misty/faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH Front tyres 0. 5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass113,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,422 miles
    Test number
    768315554536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,511 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,511 km
    Test number
    357295155116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,511 km6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,511 km
    Test number
    409373455136
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper slightly split

Questions about LE53 HMZ

Does LE53 HMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 HMZ is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HMZ?
The MOT on LE53 HMZ is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 HMZ done?
LE53 HMZ was recorded at 193,468 km at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,472 km a year.
Has LE53 HMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HMZ has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 HMZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE53 HMZ find?
LE53 HMZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear saddle clamp bushes; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, and 5 more.

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