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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T185 SMWMOT history

T185 SMW is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 243,638 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
243,638 km
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,867 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 SMW was last recorded at 243,638 km on 20 Feb 2026, 4,506 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,132 km · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,506 km
Average per year
10,867 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,638 km
  • 2025 – 239,132 km
  • 2024 – 226,126 km
  • 2023 – 212,677 km
  • 2022 – 199,003 km
  • 2021 – 188,487 km
  • 2018 – 155,627 km
  • 2017 – 142,548 km
  • 2014 – 113,954 km
  • 2013 – 95,594 km
  • 2012 – 86,513 km
  • 2010 – 68,584 km
  • 2009 – 60,160 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,638 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre contacting anti-roll bar on full lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both headlamp lenses foggy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,638 km (+4,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    243,638 km
    Test number
    694899769869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass239,132 km (+13,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    239,132 km
    Test number
    586360846727
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass226,126 km (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    226,126 km
    Test number
    765214406522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre contacting anti-roll bar on full lock

  4. Fail226,118 km (+13,441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,118 km
    Test number
    321510335966
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre contacting anti-roll bar on full lock

  5. Pass212,677 km (+13,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    212,677 km
    Test number
    653861908864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass199,003 km (+10,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    199,003 km
    Test number
    519627233947
    • AdvisoryBoth front outriggers and rear chassis legs corroded

  7. Pass188,487 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    188,487 km
    Test number
    298184234432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,861 miles (+17,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    186,861 miles
    Test number
    887625900421
    • AdvisoryHeadlights discoloured slight play o/s/r drop link

  9. Pass169,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,729 miles
    Test number
    811590406178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses foggy

  10. Fail169,729 miles1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,729 miles
    Test number
    356985864381
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible ALL nuts fitted incorrectly (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses foggy

  11. Pass155,627 km (+360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,627 km
    Test number
    605344974352
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail155,267 km (+12,719)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,267 km
    Test number
    387641269196
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass142,548 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,548 km
    Test number
    565881936247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension top mount deteriated / cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension top mount deteriated / cracks

  14. Fail142,547 km6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,547 km
    Test number
    900985445787
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension top mount deteriated / cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension top mount deteriated / cracks

  15. Pass126,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,388 miles
    Test number
    331519595737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,388 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,388 miles
    Test number
    140972218745
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  17. Fail113,954 km2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,954 km
    Test number
    448937754474
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass113,954 km3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,954 km
    Test number
    766897454327
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass101,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,815 miles
    Test number
    107590314415
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail101,815 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,815 miles
    Test number
    197402804001
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass95,594 km (+9,081)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,594 km
    Test number
    706317463018
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner and outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

  22. Pass86,513 km1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,513 km
    Test number
    199288462405
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteLap belt tied in a knot

  23. Fail86,513 km7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,513 km
    Test number
    888708162073
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • 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 Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteLap belt tied in a knot

  24. Pass77,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    515379861054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,035 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    165989961493
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  26. Pass68,584 km (+8,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,584 km
    Test number
    993878580094
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass60,160 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,160 km
    Test number
    152213399069
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn / deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  28. Fail60,160 km1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,160 km
    Test number
    340133899004
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn / deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

Questions about T185 SMW

Does T185 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 SMW is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T185 SMW?
The MOT on T185 SMW is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T185 SMW done?
T185 SMW was recorded at 243,638 km at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,867 km a year.
Has T185 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 SMW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T185 SMW 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 T185 SMW find?
T185 SMW passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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