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Mazda Bongo

Silver and Grey · Lpg · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S81 VWJMOT history

S81 VWJ is a silver and grey lpg Mazda Bongo first used on 9 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,253 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,253 km
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,368 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 VWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 VWJ was last recorded at 122,253 km on 2 Mar 2026, 2,470 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2017: 97,994 miles, lower than 98,098 miles on 20 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,783 km · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,470 km
Average per year
2,368 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,253 km
  • 2025 – 119,783 km
  • 2024 – 117,050 km
  • 2023 – 114,690 km
  • 2022 – 112,749 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,253 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,253 km (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,253 km
    Test number
    207432127392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,783 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,783 km
    Test number
    613163264925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail119,783 km (+2,733)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,783 km
    Test number
    428075057981
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,050 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,050 km
    Test number
    285619738201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumpstops missing/corroded

  5. Fail117,050 km (+2,360)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,050 km
    Test number
    903574386344
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumpstops missing/corroded

  6. Pass114,690 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,690 km
    Test number
    981229935147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,690 km (+1,941)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,690 km
    Test number
    948778023800
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass112,749 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,749 km
    Test number
    729077027096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,749 miles (+1,702)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,749 miles
    Test number
    151986866330
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,047 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,047 miles
    Test number
    929350249346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail111,045 miles (+11)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,045 miles
    Test number
    360975977045
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail111,034 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,034 miles
    Test number
    617909838739
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both joins before and after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail111,034 miles (+1,946)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,034 miles
    Test number
    496094640262
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass109,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,088 miles
    Test number
    687677820669
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail109,088 miles (+11,094)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,088 miles
    Test number
    776738883148
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass97,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    853939870695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops in poor condition

  17. Fail97,994 miles (-104)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    805388256388
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops in poor condition

  18. Pass98,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,098 miles
    Test number
    457643392483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,098 miles (+11,629)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,098 miles
    Test number
    441885740166
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  20. Pass86,469 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,469 miles
    Test number
    969728065080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass85,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    678694464075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 VWJ

Does S81 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 VWJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S81 VWJ?
The MOT on S81 VWJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 VWJ done?
S81 VWJ was recorded at 122,253 km at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,368 km a year.
Has S81 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 VWJ has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S81 VWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S81 VWJ find?
S81 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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