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Mazda Bongo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,490 cc

S53 VWJMOT history

S53 VWJ is a black petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 205,414 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
205,414 km
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,375 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 VWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 VWJ was last recorded at 205,414 km on 13 Feb 2026, 2 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,412 km · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 km
Average per year
10,375 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,414 km
  • 2025 – 195,924 km
  • 2024 – 187,484 km
  • 2014 – 80,823 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,414 km
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,414 km (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    205,414 km
    Test number
    891415905879
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail205,412 km (+9,488)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,412 km
    Test number
    857521634164
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass195,924 km2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,924 km
    Test number
    447167995147
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail195,924 km (+8,440)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,924 km
    Test number
    401608321276
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass187,484 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    187,484 km
    Test number
    737905591796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail187,484 miles (+8,277)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,484 miles
    Test number
    996335556881
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass179,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,207 miles
    Test number
    705587473886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail179,207 miles (+10,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,207 miles
    Test number
    312520579239
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass168,933 miles (+9,658)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,933 miles
    Test number
    634991738763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,275 miles (+8,775)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,275 miles
    Test number
    734417267579
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass150,500 miles (+11,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,500 miles
    Test number
    551338759831
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass139,155 miles (+9,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    121219666644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,576 miles (+9,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,576 miles
    Test number
    232543215153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass120,005 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,005 miles
    Test number
    409041148548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,003 miles (+12,028)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    315767306295
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass107,975 miles (+14,865)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,975 miles
    Test number
    471664640963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,110 miles
    Test number
    186147235014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,110 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,110 miles
    Test number
    598166335019
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass80,823 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,823 km
    Test number
    498562644051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,823 km6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,823 km
    Test number
    386121444025
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about S53 VWJ

Does S53 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 VWJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 VWJ?
The MOT on S53 VWJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 VWJ done?
S53 VWJ was recorded at 205,414 km at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 10,375 km a year.
Has S53 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 VWJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S53 VWJ 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 S53 VWJ find?
S53 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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