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Mazda Bongo

Green and Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,490 cc

P581 LRXMOT history

P581 LRX is a green and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,806 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 LRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Green and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 LRX was last recorded at 103,806 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,387 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
2,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,806 miles
  • 2025 – 103,387 miles
  • 2024 – 102,427 miles
  • 2022 – 100,741 miles
  • 2021 – 99,204 miles
  • 2020 – 94,102 miles
  • 2019 – 86,217 miles
  • 2018 – 78,463 miles
  • 2017 – 78,069 miles
  • 2016 – 77,534 miles
  • 2015 – 75,412 miles
  • 2014 – 74,258 miles
  • 2013 – 68,687 miles
  • 2011 – 65,283 miles
  • 2010 – 63,658 miles
  • 2009 – 61,055 miles
  • 2008 – 60,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront jacking points very rusty and corroded through
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front top mount noisy in rotation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,806 miles
    Test number
    807850451918
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points very rusty and corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,806 miles (+419)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,806 miles
    Test number
    589284730413
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points very rusty and corroded through
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,387 miles
    Test number
    545903706793
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,387 miles (+960)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,387 miles
    Test number
    178640184627
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,427 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,427 miles
    Test number
    934081700693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,741 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    542372649291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail100,733 miles (+1,529)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,733 miles
    Test number
    811573856327
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass99,204 miles (+5,102)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,204 miles
    Test number
    436024700310
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded not prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rad support panel / crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroded not prescribed area both sides
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  9. Pass94,102 miles (+7,885)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    862206519049
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills excessively corroded not near any suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,217 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    975562967349
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy in rotation

  11. Fail86,217 miles (+7,754)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    820757304154
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush bracket broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy in rotation

  12. Pass78,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    743898953592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,463 miles (+394)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    902214485887
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass78,069 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,069 miles
    Test number
    620817653163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills but not within prescribed areas

  15. Fail78,069 miles (+535)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,069 miles
    Test number
    142962334581
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills but not within prescribed areas

  16. Pass77,534 miles (+2,122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    553156427899
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner and outer sills

  17. Pass75,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    359355965002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  18. Fail75,412 miles (+1,154)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    719695565045
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass74,258 miles (+5,571)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    847343464027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear facing seat belt has damage to webbing but does not affect operation

  20. Pass68,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    826057273037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,687 miles (+3,404)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    799372773031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,283 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,283 miles
    Test number
    605019471148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass63,658 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    904007040161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,055 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,055 miles
    Test number
    680770769141
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass60,738 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    583901768124
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass59,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    471557748064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,063 km (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    95,063 km
    Test number
    763468738026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail95,062 km3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,062 km
    Test number
    154436538454
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about P581 LRX

Does P581 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P581 LRX is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P581 LRX?
The MOT on P581 LRX is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P581 LRX done?
P581 LRX was recorded at 103,806 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,492 miles a year.
Has P581 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 LRX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P581 LRX 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 P581 LRX find?
P581 LRX passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front jacking points very rusty and corroded through; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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