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Mazda Bongo

White and Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T53 XCGMOT history

T53 XCG is a white and grey petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,725 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 XCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 XCG was last recorded at 108,725 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,724 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,725 miles
  • 2025 – 105,845 miles
  • 2024 – 104,000 miles
  • 2023 – 102,927 miles
  • 2021 – 102,860 miles
  • 2019 – 100,792 miles
  • 2018 – 98,687 miles
  • 2017 – 95,156 miles
  • 2016 – 89,975 miles
  • 2015 – 86,999 miles
  • 2014 – 85,170 miles
  • 2013 – 81,084 miles
  • 2012 – 76,874 miles
  • 2010 – 69,163 miles
  • 2009 – 65,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,725 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,725 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,725 miles
    Test number
    404005989641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,724 miles (+2,879)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,724 miles
    Test number
    179160438674
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,845 miles (+1,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,845 miles
    Test number
    483487732493
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,000 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    243942077820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,927 miles (+39)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,927 miles
    Test number
    817476924545
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail102,888 miles (+28)9 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,888 miles
    Test number
    730367543312
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,860 miles
    Test number
    291954015802
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail102,860 miles (+2,068)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,860 miles
    Test number
    736480021544
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15c badly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass100,792 miles (+28)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,792 miles
    Test number
    357282307115
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail100,764 miles (+2,077)11 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    669586381101
    • MajorEmissions not tested co off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,687 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    138865243349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,156 miles (+5,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    404536758778
    • AdvisoryFront both a little out of shape ,change if wheel wobbleing

  13. Pass89,975 miles (+2,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,975 miles
    Test number
    462267833533
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak noted

  14. Pass86,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    759588245182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,999 miles (+1,829)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    769528245129
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres 195/70/15 rear tyres 205/70/15
    • NoteHandbrake travel long

  16. Pass85,170 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,170 miles
    Test number
    229538444199
    • NoteRear off vehicle all folded up
    • NoteSidewall pereished offside rear tyre
    • NoteSidewall perished pass rear tyre

  17. Fail85,170 miles (+4,086)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,170 miles
    Test number
    856058744160
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteRear off vehicle all folded up
    • NoteSidewall pereished offside rear tyre
    • NoteSidewall perished pass rear tyre

  18. Pass81,084 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    526049943145
    • NoteExternal power socket cover missing
    • NoteOsf lower ball joint dust cover perished
    • NoteRear tyres have cracked and perished side walls

  19. Fail81,084 miles (+4,210)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    245229243410
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExternal power socket cover missing
    • NoteOsf lower ball joint dust cover perished
    • NoteRear tyres have cracked and perished side walls

  20. Pass76,874 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    285665942487
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint boots and both track rod end boots are badly perished.
    • NoteFront and rear tyres different sizes(195 at the front and 215 at the rear)
    • NoteHead lamp pattern on both headlamps not very clear.

  21. Pass72,241 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,241 km
    Test number
    488152051107
    • NoteBoth front track rod end boots perished.
    • NoteCould not check all rear seat belts.
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end boot split.

  22. Pass69,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    453240860187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,163 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    264140660144
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  24. Pass65,034 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,034 km
    Test number
    990839259183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,034 miles2 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    312409459157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T53 XCG

Does T53 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 XCG is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 XCG?
The MOT on T53 XCG is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 XCG done?
T53 XCG was recorded at 108,725 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has T53 XCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 XCG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T53 XCG 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 T53 XCG find?
T53 XCG passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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