Mazda Bongo
Yellow and Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,449 cc
V53 TAWMOT history
V53 TAW is a yellow and grey petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 171,867 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,478 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 TAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Yellow and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,449 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 TAW was last recorded at 171,867 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jul 2024: 16,884 miles, lower than 168,744 miles on 23 Jul 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 170,585 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,282 miles
- Average per year
- 7,478 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,867 miles
- 2025 – 170,585 miles
- 2024 – 16,884 miles
- 2023 – 161,950 miles
- 2022 – 155,984 miles
- 2021 – 149,640 miles
- 2020 – 145,073 miles
- 2019 – 138,901 miles
- 2016 – 100,269 miles
- 2015 – 89,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,867 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip.
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 31 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,867 miles (+1,282)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 171,867 miles
- Test number
- 816571332396
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass170,585 miles (+153,701)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 170,585 miles
- Test number
- 402438132861
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass16,884 miles (-151,860)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 16,884 miles
- Test number
- 551354527320
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,744 miles (+6,794)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,744 miles
- Test number
- 997552370856
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,950 miles (+5,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 161,950 miles
- Test number
- 197039570274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass155,984 miles (+6,344)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 155,984 miles
- Test number
- 791855477786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,640 miles (+4,567)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 149,640 miles
- Test number
- 269509700477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 145,073 miles
- Test number
- 883965792328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,073 miles (+6,172)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,073 miles
- Test number
- 641328234315
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass138,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 138,901 miles
- Test number
- 665221707080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,356 km (+10,415)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 124,356 km
- Test number
- 549720026942
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass113,941 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 113,941 km
- Test number
- 450861397382
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,269 miles (+10,957)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 100,269 miles
- Test number
- 125225956661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 89,312 miles
- Test number
- 389691105297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,305 km
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 81,305 km
- Test number
- 299422614225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,305 km2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,305 km
- Test number
- 375202914223
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Questions about V53 TAW
- Does V53 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 TAW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V53 TAW?
- The MOT on V53 TAW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V53 TAW done?
- V53 TAW was recorded at 171,867 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,478 miles a year.
- Has V53 TAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 TAW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on V53 TAW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V53 TAW find?
- V53 TAW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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