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Mazda Bongo Friendee

White and Blue · Diesel · 1997

R623 CHEMOT history

R623 CHE is a white and blue diesel Mazda Bongo Friendee first used on 1 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 217,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
217,526 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R623 CHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo Friendee
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R623 CHE was last recorded at 217,526 miles on 19 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2024: 217,526 miles, lower than 218,838 miles on 5 Apr 2022.

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
218,838 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Average per year
6,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 217,526 miles
  • 2022 – 218,838 miles
  • 2019 – 210,481 miles
  • 2018 – 206,320 miles
  • 2017 – 198,771 miles
  • 2015 – 188,152 miles
  • 2014 – 180,884 miles
  • 2013 – 175,878 miles
  • 2012 – 157,931 miles
  • 2011 – 136,845 miles
  • 2006 – 106,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,526 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front anti/roll bar link play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,526 miles (-1,312)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    217,526 miles
    Test number
    908894676881
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass218,838 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    218,838 miles
    Test number
    637010596799
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Fail218,838 miles (+8,357)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,838 miles
    Test number
    246382441635
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass210,481 miles (+4,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    210,481 miles
    Test number
    473771229514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember is corroded

  5. Pass206,320 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    206,320 miles
    Test number
    920087120502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti/roll bar link play

  6. Fail206,316 miles (+7,545)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,316 miles
    Test number
    412489585196
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti/roll bar link play

  7. Pass198,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    198,771 miles
    Test number
    527827958557
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front anti/roll bar link

  8. Fail198,771 miles (+10,619)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,771 miles
    Test number
    528661706371
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front anti/roll bar link

  9. Pass188,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    188,152 miles
    Test number
    686335698163
    • AdvisoryAuto trans fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  10. Fail188,152 miles (+7,268)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,152 miles
    Test number
    577783058543
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAuto trans fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  11. Pass180,884 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    180,884 miles
    Test number
    335285474467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,864 miles (+4,986)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,864 miles
    Test number
    378087364486
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass175,878 miles (+17,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    175,878 miles
    Test number
    216205573221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass157,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    157,931 miles
    Test number
    707493172253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail157,931 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,931 miles
    Test number
    938458662252
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass141,016 km (+223)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    141,016 km
    Test number
    888733651285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,793 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,793 km
    Test number
    195015241279
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass136,845 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    136,845 miles
    Test number
    706634001218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail136,839 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,839 miles
    Test number
    825737791164
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass131,781 km (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    131,781 km
    Test number
    514647870178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,920 km (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    129,920 km
    Test number
    273783619192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,345 km (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    126,345 km
    Test number
    100633378085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,151 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    119,151 km
    Test number
    180792267082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    104616276061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail106,408 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    160466076444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Questions about R623 CHE

Does R623 CHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R623 CHE expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R623 CHE?
The MOT on R623 CHE expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R623 CHE done?
R623 CHE was recorded at 217,526 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 6,142 miles a year.
Has R623 CHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R623 CHE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R623 CHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R623 CHE find?
R623 CHE passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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