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Mazda Bongo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LR53 LOUMOT history

LR53 LOU is a black petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 215,058 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
215,058 km
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,854 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LOU was last recorded at 215,058 km on 15 Sept 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,055 km · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
8,854 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,058 km
  • 2025 – 209,744 km
  • 2024 – 204,753 km
  • 2023 – 202,447 km
  • 2022 – 196,504 km
  • 2021 – 186,094 km
  • 2016 – 129,140 km
  • 2015 – 116,193 km
  • 2014 – 106,868 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,058 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,058 km (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    215,058 km
    Test number
    649466845345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail215,055 km (+5,311)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,055 km
    Test number
    550774608833
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass209,744 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    209,744 km
    Test number
    314168484700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail209,744 km (+4,991)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,744 km
    Test number
    848475789543
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass204,753 km (+2,306)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    204,753 km
    Test number
    465895921883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle and brake pipes undersealed
  6. Pass202,447 km (+5,943)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    202,447 km
    Test number
    860248274865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill area corroded
  7. Pass196,504 km (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    196,504 km
    Test number
    105458470666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass195,486 km (+9,392)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    195,486 km
    Test number
    826009922633
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass186,094 km (+56,954)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    186,094 km
    Test number
    412573360267
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2
  10. Pass129,140 km (+12,947)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,140 km
    Test number
    452104766304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,193 km (+9,325)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,193 km
    Test number
    656257045132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,868 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,868 km
    Test number
    809178274123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LOU

Does LR53 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LOU is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LOU?
The MOT on LR53 LOU is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LOU done?
LR53 LOU was recorded at 215,058 km at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 8,854 km a year.
Has LR53 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LOU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 LOU 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 LR53 LOU find?
LR53 LOU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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