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Mazda Bongo

White · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

X797 VRLMOT history

X797 VRL is a white petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 206,010 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
206,010 km
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,873 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 VRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 VRL was last recorded at 206,010 km on 10 May 2025, 827 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,183 km · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
827 km
Average per year
6,873 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,010 km
  • 2024 – 205,183 km
  • 2016 – 143,949 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,010 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 front steering rack damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,010 km (+827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    206,010 km
    Test number
    162613543290
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass205,183 km
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    205,183 km
    Test number
    489888083110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail205,182 km2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,182 km
    Test number
    532815056827
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass200,359 miles (+8,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    200,359 miles
    Test number
    681192275146
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass191,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    191,458 miles
    Test number
    724745784404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail191,458 miles (+7,376)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,458 miles
    Test number
    472292020266
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass184,082 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    184,082 miles
    Test number
    849045550273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail184,082 miles (+8,279)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,082 miles
    Test number
    417862850339
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading 0.40, limit 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass175,803 miles (+7,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    175,803 miles
    Test number
    713688644182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake slow to react
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass168,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    168,654 miles
    Test number
    610639735277
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack damp

  11. Fail168,654 miles (+8,160)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,654 miles
    Test number
    288479323846
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack damp

  12. Pass160,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,494 miles
    Test number
    547874017177
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted

  13. Fail160,494 miles (+9,969)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,494 miles
    Test number
    160026886463
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted

  14. Pass150,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,525 miles
    Test number
    467373306533
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail150,525 miles (+6,575)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,525 miles
    Test number
    518083356782
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass143,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,950 miles
    Test number
    177830605409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,949 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,949 km
    Test number
    555314614336
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Questions about X797 VRL

Does X797 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 VRL expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 VRL?
The MOT on X797 VRL expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 VRL done?
X797 VRL was recorded at 206,010 km at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 6,873 km a year.
Has X797 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 VRL has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X797 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 X797 VRL find?
X797 VRL passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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