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Mazda Bongo

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,500 cc

P523 FTTMOT history

P523 FTT is a green diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,310 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P523 FTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P523 FTT was last recorded at 148,310 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,269 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,041 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,310 miles
  • 2025 – 147,269 miles
  • 2024 – 146,910 miles
  • 2023 – 146,804 miles
  • 2021 – 146,607 miles
  • 2020 – 145,130 miles
  • 2019 – 139,548 miles
  • 2018 – 132,709 miles
  • 2017 – 120,066 miles
  • 2016 – 119,542 miles
  • 2015 – 113,659 miles
  • 2014 – 106,511 miles
  • 2013 – 100,178 miles
  • 2012 – 93,415 miles
  • 2011 – 83,238 miles
  • 2010 – 75,718 miles
  • 2009 – 66,183 miles
  • 2008 – 58,812 miles
  • 2007 – 50,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,310 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,310 miles
    Test number
    418386777739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,288 miles (+1,019)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,288 miles
    Test number
    102128326285
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,269 miles (+359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    545021666119
    • AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded

  4. Pass146,910 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    146,910 miles
    Test number
    590961667429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lamp inoperative
    • AdvisorySome corrosion in rear chassis rails

  5. Pass146,804 miles (+197)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,804 miles
    Test number
    574918183798
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Pass146,607 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,607 miles
    Test number
    558972625140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,549 miles (+1,419)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,549 miles
    Test number
    966501510018
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member o/s +n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s +n/s inner sill /doorsteps (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral inner sills corroded +holed , not specified area
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,130 miles
    Test number
    276796768947
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail145,130 miles (+5,582)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,130 miles
    Test number
    381564149678
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,548 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,548 miles
    Test number
    114108532724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s rear light lens damaged

  11. Fail139,548 miles (+6,839)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,548 miles
    Test number
    165429245354
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s rear light lens damaged

  12. Pass132,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,709 miles
    Test number
    457209573239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail132,709 miles (+12,643)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,709 miles
    Test number
    936886990189
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive play ,lift (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass120,066 miles (+524)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,066 miles
    Test number
    927702955305
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s rear indicater lens damaged

  15. Pass119,542 miles (+5,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,542 miles
    Test number
    491831957263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass113,659 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,659 miles
    Test number
    316963675196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail113,649 miles (+7,138)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    247820575462
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust outlet pipe missing

  18. Pass106,511 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    209144864444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,505 miles (+6,327)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,505 miles
    Test number
    919153064170
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass100,178 miles (+6,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    709051953128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  21. Pass93,415 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    177382872140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail93,415 miles (+10,177)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    589801972166
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass83,238 miles (+109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    307651361116
    • NoteN/s a o/s rear tyres scrubbing edges
    • NoteO/s front tyre scrubbing edges

  24. Fail83,129 miles (+7,411)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,129 miles
    Test number
    346297951132
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s a o/s rear tyres scrubbing edges
    • NoteO/s front tyre scrubbing edges

  25. Pass75,718 miles (+9,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    982585950195
    • 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)

  26. Pass66,183 miles (+7,371)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,183 miles
    Test number
    862172659170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,812 miles (+8,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,812 miles
    Test number
    954431358130
    • NoteNs/os/front cv boots perishing

  28. Pass50,412 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    210186957148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,409 miles8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,409 miles
    Test number
    582563847112
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteCharging light on
    • NoteOffside reverse light not working

Questions about P523 FTT

Does P523 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P523 FTT is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P523 FTT?
The MOT on P523 FTT is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P523 FTT done?
P523 FTT was recorded at 148,310 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has P523 FTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P523 FTT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on P523 FTT 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 P523 FTT find?
P523 FTT passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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