Mazda Bongo
Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,499 cc
P970 LRXMOT history
P970 LRX is a silver and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 16 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 115,006 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P970 LRX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 16 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P970 LRX was last recorded at 115,006 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,188 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,818 miles
- Average per year
- 3,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,006 miles
- 2025 – 112,188 miles
- 2024 – 110,111 miles
- 2023 – 107,757 miles
- 2022 – 105,520 miles
- 2021 – 103,372 miles
- 2020 – 101,658 miles
- 2019 – 100,568 miles
- 2018 – 98,093 miles
- 2017 – 94,254 miles
- 2016 – 89,971 miles
- 2015 – 84,468 miles
- 2014 – 79,912 miles
- 2013 – 77,097 miles
- 2012 – 73,338 miles
- 2011 – 68,687 miles
- 2010 – 64,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,006 miles
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer blowing
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wheel arch on side panel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch near side panel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,006 miles (+2,818)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 115,006 miles
- Test number
- 345343362229
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer blowing
Pass112,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 112,188 miles
- Test number
- 428800398590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,185 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 112,185 miles
- Test number
- 697371479218
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wheel arch on side panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch near side panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail112,175 miles (+2,064)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,175 miles
- Test number
- 149546995275
- MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wheel arch on side panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch near side panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,111 miles (+2,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 110,111 miles
- Test number
- 490788298119
- AdvisoryFront screen cracked
- AdvisoryLeisure battery insecure
Pass107,757 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,757 miles
- Test number
- 443337494582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,520 miles (+2,148)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 105,520 miles
- Test number
- 370028434852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,372 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 103,372 miles
- Test number
- 824370016179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,342 miles (+1,684)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,342 miles
- Test number
- 802475163716
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcpherson strut leaking badly . (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass101,658 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 101,658 miles
- Test number
- 897050314094
- AdvisoryOffside Front McPherson strut leaking slightly ok at present .
Pass100,568 miles (+2,475)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 100,568 miles
- Test number
- 977018965772
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE BOTH SIDE'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass98,093 miles (+3,839)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 98,093 miles
- Test number
- 333702012692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,254 miles (+4,283)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 94,254 miles
- Test number
- 331054063513
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass89,971 miles (+5,503)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 89,971 miles
- Test number
- 864481709045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass84,468 miles (+4,556)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 84,468 miles
- Test number
- 716398615240
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,912 miles (+2,815)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 79,912 miles
- Test number
- 828422014281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail77,097 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,097 miles
- Test number
- 268797223284
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,097 miles (+3,759)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 77,097 miles
- Test number
- 938717923234
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,338 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 73,338 miles
- Test number
- 408202142278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,337 miles (+2,700)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,337 miles
- Test number
- 205920232265
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,637 miles (+1,950)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,637 miles
- Test number
- 999266212077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight damage to nearside rear light unit
Pass68,687 miles (+3,720)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 68,687 miles
- Test number
- 585563701178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,967 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 64,967 miles
- Test number
- 124295800135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,952 miles2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,952 miles
- Test number
- 483302200138
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear tyres 215/55/15 Front tyres 195/70/15
Questions about P970 LRX
- Does P970 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 LRX is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P970 LRX?
- The MOT on P970 LRX is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P970 LRX done?
- P970 LRX was recorded at 115,006 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,067 miles a year.
- Has P970 LRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P970 LRX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on P970 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 P970 LRX find?
- P970 LRX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust silencer blowing.
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