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R553 LVE

2017 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 122,091 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning working but dim (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - nearside worst = images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

difficult to properly assess wheel bearings due to brakes and 4wd

parking brake has limited reserve travel

rear fog lamp dim

Pass 16 Jun 2025 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Head light has a small crack in lens

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 119,862 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Head light has a small crack in lens

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 111,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 111,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge , Tread depth at 2.2mmn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge , Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside radiator support corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 106,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge , Tread depth at 2.2mmn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge , Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside radiator support corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 102,522 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 102,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 97,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking from a Injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 92,450 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 84,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 74,576 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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R553 LVE is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R553 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R553 LVE is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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