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Mazda Bongo

White and Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 2,500 cc

P252 LTFMOT history

P252 LTF is a white and grey petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 3 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,458 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,458 km
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
408 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P252 LTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P252 LTF was last recorded at 165,458 km on 28 Jul 2026, 521 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2010: 101,823 km, lower than 158,823 km on 20 Apr 2010.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,937 km · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
521 km
Average per year
408 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,458 km
  • 2025 – 164,937 km
  • 2024 – 164,379 km
  • 2019 – 150,865 km
  • 2018 – 144,378 km
  • 2017 – 132,998 km
  • 2013 – 119,194 km
  • 2012 – 112,728 km
  • 2011 – 108,882 km
  • 2010 – 101,823 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,458 km
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,458 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,458 km
    Test number
    532216394005
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass164,938 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,938 miles
    Test number
    548787043020
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light

  3. Fail164,937 km (+558)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,937 km
    Test number
    146160521653
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light

  4. Pass164,379 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,379 km
    Test number
    258084857955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,379 km2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,379 km
    Test number
    408401212859
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass163,446 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,446 miles
    Test number
    892459777891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,445 miles (+2,099)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,445 miles
    Test number
    515516430448
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass161,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,346 miles
    Test number
    999083482363
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail161,346 miles (+8)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,346 miles
    Test number
    912665024874
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail161,338 miles (+45,898)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,338 miles
    Test number
    240910477853
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp brightness is very poor.

  11. Pass115,440 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,440 miles
    Test number
    290763534265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre upper stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail115,440 miles2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,440 miles
    Test number
    981846733748
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre upper stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass150,865 km (+6,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,865 km
    Test number
    524250079639
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass144,378 km (+11,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,378 km
    Test number
    180648378191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass132,998 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,998 km
    Test number
    563169516684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,998 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,998 km
    Test number
    899524701904
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavily perished

  17. Pass128,234 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,234 miles
    Test number
    188149035131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,171 miles (+5,170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,171 miles
    Test number
    385903525400
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass123,001 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,001 miles
    Test number
    316154154248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r + n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

  20. Pass119,194 km (+4,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    119,194 km
    Test number
    528162823315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass114,710 km (+1,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,710 km
    Test number
    895232103168
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres deteriorating on outer side walls (cracking)

  22. Pass112,728 km (+3,846)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,728 km
    Test number
    915364912183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres (cracking on outer walls)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  23. Pass108,882 km (+7,059)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,882 km
    Test number
    897784621174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteTowbar wiring melted onto rear exhaust section

  24. Pass101,823 km (-57,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,823 km
    Test number
    260462210162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail158,823 km6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,823 km
    Test number
    343090410169
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P252 LTF

Does P252 LTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P252 LTF is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P252 LTF?
The MOT on P252 LTF is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P252 LTF done?
P252 LTF was recorded at 165,458 km at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 408 km a year.
Has P252 LTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P252 LTF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on P252 LTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P252 LTF find?
P252 LTF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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