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Mazda Bongo Friendee

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc

X457 VRLMOT history

X457 VRL is a gold petrol Mazda Bongo Friendee first used on 1 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,453 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 VRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo Friendee
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 VRL was last recorded at 172,453 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,828 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,625 miles
Average per year
6,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,453 miles
  • 2025 – 169,828 miles
  • 2024 – 163,455 miles
  • 2023 – 154,204 miles
  • 2021 – 147,698 miles
  • 2020 – 141,644 miles
  • 2019 – 129,947 miles
  • 2018 – 121,912 miles
  • 2017 – 114,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear lens damage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear light lense damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,453 miles (+2,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,453 miles
    Test number
    809343109946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass169,828 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,828 miles
    Test number
    115686270585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail169,738 miles (+6,283)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,738 miles
    Test number
    283567782945
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit lens damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit lens damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass163,455 miles (+9,251)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,455 miles
    Test number
    343321384968
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damage
  5. Pass154,204 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,204 miles
    Test number
    524080754098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail154,204 miles (+6,506)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,204 miles
    Test number
    531464324055
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass147,698 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,698 miles
    Test number
    473890332250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (cracking on tread depth ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (cracking on tread depth) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail147,696 miles (+6,052)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,696 miles
    Test number
    422516292353
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (cracking on tread depth ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (cracking on tread depth) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass141,644 miles (+11,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,644 miles
    Test number
    472012254540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,947 miles
    Test number
    665532370887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,947 miles (+8,035)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,947 miles
    Test number
    190986921218
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  12. Pass121,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    460464496043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,912 miles (+7,218)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    517935087777
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  14. Pass114,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,694 miles
    Test number
    619036168679
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail114,694 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,694 miles
    Test number
    220441733666
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass108,778 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,778 km
    Test number
    670099293573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,777 km9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,777 km
    Test number
    253509702014
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about X457 VRL

Does X457 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X457 VRL is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X457 VRL?
The MOT on X457 VRL is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X457 VRL done?
X457 VRL was recorded at 172,453 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,497 miles a year.
Has X457 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 VRL has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X457 VRL 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 X457 VRL find?
X457 VRL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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