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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

V53 BANMOT history

V53 BAN is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,593 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 BAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 BAN was last recorded at 133,593 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,612 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
981 miles
Average per year
5,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,593 miles
  • 2023 – 132,612 miles
  • 2021 – 126,139 miles
  • 2020 – 122,856 miles
  • 2014 – 86,183 miles
  • 2013 – 74,911 miles
  • 2012 – 63,234 miles
  • 2011 – 59,241 miles
  • 2009 – 46,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,593 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both head lamps starting too fade

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,593 miles
    Test number
    537737475729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,593 miles (+981)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,593 miles
    Test number
    619966808973
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,612 miles (+33)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,612 miles
    Test number
    317671852044
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail132,579 miles (+6,440)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,579 miles
    Test number
    133424451827
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Splayed projection / oxidized excessively (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Advisory- Suspension and it braking components have varied stages f corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corrosion friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass126,139 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,139 miles
    Test number
    778472594656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,128 miles (+3,272)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,128 miles
    Test number
    850025667980
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength END OF BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,856 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,856 miles
    Test number
    575779030867
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps starting too fade

  8. Fail122,854 miles1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,854 miles
    Test number
    532615484763
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps starting too fade

  9. Pass118,590 km (+498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,590 km
    Test number
    832124496698
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty.
    • AdvisoryFront Both jacking points rusty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,092 km (+3,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,092 km
    Test number
    840691275497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs and pads worn low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 1/2 shaft seal starting to leak.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rusty.

  11. Pass114,901 km (+6,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,901 km
    Test number
    977178172975
    • AdvisoryFront Both lower suspension ball joint covers cracking.

  12. Pass108,165 km (+12,966)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,165 km
    Test number
    208540413544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,199 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,199 km
    Test number
    525751265011
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust sections holed.

  14. Pass86,183 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    498586664044
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Fail86,183 miles (+11,272)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    879656264050
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Pass74,911 miles (+11,677)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    478276763079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAll tyres are worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront tyres low at 2mm

  17. Pass63,234 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,234 miles
    Test number
    775232562034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,241 miles (+12,521)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,241 miles
    Test number
    607813471072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    980086679038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,002 km (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,002 km
    Test number
    962703678035
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail75,000 km3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,000 km
    Test number
    171190778454
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V53 BAN

Does V53 BAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 BAN is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V53 BAN?
The MOT on V53 BAN is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 BAN done?
V53 BAN was recorded at 133,593 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
Has V53 BAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 BAN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V53 BAN 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 V53 BAN find?
V53 BAN passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint.; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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