
Mazda Bongo
Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,500 cc
M577 UBUMOT history
M577 UBU is a black diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 229,609 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 229,609 km
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 20 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 5,848 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M577 UBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M577 UBU was last recorded at 229,609 km on 6 Jun 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Apr 2024: 217,842 km, lower than 219,954 km on 11 Jul 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 229,609 km · 22 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 km
- Average per year
- 5,848 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 229,609 km
- 2025 – 224,222 km
- 2024 – 217,842 km
- 2023 – 219,954 km
- 2022 – 219,102 km
- 2021 – 217,100 km
- 2020 – 215,632 km
- 2018 – 201,333 km
- 2013 – 165,976 km
- 2012 – 163,966 km
- 2011 – 161,817 km
- 2010 – 151,869 km
- 2009 – 141,740 km
- 2007 – 120,435 km
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive various
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
36 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,609 km
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 229,609 km
- Test number
- 219779127177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail229,609 km (+5,387)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,609 km
- Test number
- 504228684726
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill next to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass224,222 km (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 224,222 km
- Test number
- 610556309678
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body covered in underseal including pipes hoses suspension etc
Fail224,178 km (+6,336)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,178 km
- Test number
- 761834028322
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area and sill to chassis mount marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body under sealed including brake hoses pipes chassis
Pass217,842 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 217,842 km
- Test number
- 963493356820
- AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal Whole vehicle freshly undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail217,842 km (-2,112)1 dangerous19 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,842 km
- Test number
- 981182603181
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached "D" bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged Webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass219,954 km (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 219,954 km
- Test number
- 433594983916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail219,952 km (+850)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,952 km
- Test number
- 472377409836
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass219,102 km (+331)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 219,102 km
- Test number
- 209919589673
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail218,771 km (+1,671)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,771 km
- Test number
- 531882348992
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass217,100 km (+33)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 217,100 km
- Test number
- 487564321574
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repairs covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail217,067 km (+1,435)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,067 km
- Test number
- 915444230031
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass215,632 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 215,632 km
- Test number
- 935337054599
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle rusty underneath, especially visible in O/S front turret, both rear structures beside forward spring hangers and chassis rails.
Fail215,632 km1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,632 km
- Test number
- 722594654765
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle rusty underneath, especially visible in O/S front turret, both rear structures beside forward spring hangers and chassis rails.
Pass209,220 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 209,220 miles
- Test number
- 843370164349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail209,220 miles2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,220 miles
- Test number
- 275158479141
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,333 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 201,333 km
- Test number
- 948900988487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail201,322 miles (+9,444)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,322 miles
- Test number
- 540324389514
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass191,878 miles (+10,386)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 191,878 miles
- Test number
- 589199567089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,492 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 181,492 miles
- Test number
- 922176547427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,480 miles (+6,051)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,480 miles
- Test number
- 218101778636
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass175,429 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 175,429 miles
- Test number
- 837327625041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail175,429 miles (+3)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,429 miles
- Test number
- 148326625485
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail175,426 miles6 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,426 miles
- Test number
- 285508854328
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteKnocking from front
- NoteOil leak
Pass165,976 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 165,976 km
- Test number
- 789585643317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,967 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 163,967 miles
- Test number
- 509465752328
- NoteFront top suspension bearings noisey when turned through full lock
- NoteHeater pipes have surface corrosion
- NoteO/s wing mirror glass is of tempoary type
Fail163,966 km (+2,149)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,966 km
- Test number
- 596343552394
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteHeater pipes have surface corrosion
- NoteO/s wing mirror glass is of tempoary type
Pass161,817 km (+2)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 161,817 km
- Test number
- 437436601314
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteAll rear seats folded flat at time of test
- NoteSlight corrosion under body
Fail161,815 km (+9,946)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,815 km
- Test number
- 159925401321
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteAll rear seats folded flat at time of test
- NoteSlight corrosion under body
Pass151,869 km (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 151,869 km
- Test number
- 473766710366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,827 km (+10,087)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,827 km
- Test number
- 482297600347
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass141,740 km
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 141,740 km
- Test number
- 463022429466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 127,996 miles
- Test number
- 301875288246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,996 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,996 miles
- Test number
- 870974588248
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Pass120,435 km
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 120,435 km
- Test number
- 931458577256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 102,598 miles
- Test number
- 141126886283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M577 UBU
- Does M577 UBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M577 UBU is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M577 UBU?
- The MOT on M577 UBU is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M577 UBU done?
- M577 UBU was recorded at 229,609 km at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 5,848 km a year.
- Has M577 UBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M577 UBU has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on M577 UBU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M577 UBU find?
- M577 UBU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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