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Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey · Petrol · 2003

LE53 HNJMOT history

LE53 HNJ is a grey petrol Mazda Bongo Friendee first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 252,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
252,488 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo Friendee
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HNJ was last recorded at 252,488 miles on 28 May 2026, 22,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,107 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
22,381 miles
Average per year
11,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,488 miles
  • 2025 – 230,107 miles
  • 2024 – 214,041 miles
  • 2023 – 192,558 miles
  • 2022 – 172,982 miles
  • 2021 – 164,403 miles
  • 2020 – 157,012 miles
  • 2018 – 140,457 miles
  • 2017 – 138,298 miles
  • 2016 – 133,368 miles
  • 2015 – 129,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED AND SYSTEM CORRODED.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,488 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    252,488 miles
    Test number
    598940896574
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Fail252,488 miles (+22,381)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,488 miles
    Test number
    273805178342
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Pass230,107 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    230,107 miles
    Test number
    360376836811
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail230,085 miles (+16,044)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,085 miles
    Test number
    507195266537
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate/inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate/inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor pan corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area or structural
    • AdvisoryNearside sill back plate/ inner sill very badly corroded and holed but not within any prescribe area or structural
    • AdvisoryOffside sill back plate/ inner sill very badly corroded and holed but not within any prescribe area or structural

  5. Pass214,041 miles (+21,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    214,041 miles
    Test number
    422782804157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass192,558 miles (+19,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    192,558 miles
    Test number
    794522369526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,982 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    172,982 miles
    Test number
    182874102764
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED AND SYSTEM CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail172,982 miles (+8,579)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,982 miles
    Test number
    265365314375
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED AND SYSTEM CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass164,403 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,403 miles
    Test number
    489812854522
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail164,403 miles (+7,391)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,403 miles
    Test number
    612142742678
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing Unable to see or Check behind Bed Possibly. (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass157,012 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,012 miles
    Test number
    703142601806
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inside Slightly damaged - weel alignment

  12. Pass146,883 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,883 km
    Test number
    818554566978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,883 km3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,883 km
    Test number
    104271848463
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass140,457 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,457 miles
    Test number
    904146432199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,298 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,298 miles
    Test number
    496672863094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,368 miles
    Test number
    456830020062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,579 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,579 km
    Test number
    285491965403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,579 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    965895855178
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres have slight cracks on outer sidewall and tread

Questions about LE53 HNJ

Does LE53 HNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 HNJ is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HNJ?
The MOT on LE53 HNJ is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 HNJ done?
LE53 HNJ was recorded at 252,488 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 11,192 miles a year.
Has LE53 HNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HNJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 HNJ 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 HNJ find?
LE53 HNJ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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