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Mazda Bongo

Silver and Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T197 JSSMOT history

T197 JSS is a silver and grey petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 10 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
101,990 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 JSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 JSS was last recorded at 101,990 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,768 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,222 miles
Average per year
4,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,990 miles
  • 2025 – 98,768 miles
  • 2024 – 95,186 miles
  • 2023 – 91,012 miles
  • 2022 – 85,393 miles
  • 2021 – 79,156 miles
  • 2019 – 73,773 miles
  • 2018 – 68,353 miles
  • 2017 – 62,001 miles
  • 2016 – 58,875 miles
  • 2015 – 57,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,990 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Emissions fluctuate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Number plates characters size may not meet current regulations

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Signs of standing-some perishing to rubber components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,990 miles (+3,222)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,990 miles
    Test number
    937168965125
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass98,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    397520475648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail98,766 miles (+3,580)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    658635934771
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass95,186 miles (+4,174)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    768964104717
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass91,012 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,012 miles
    Test number
    501505143196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,393 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    711257219096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,391 miles (+6,235)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    982052595612
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  8. Pass79,156 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    715437113163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    333426443505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,773 miles (+5,420)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    917169926666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass68,353 miles (+6,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    250315935465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass62,001 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    476169662995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    432560375825
    • AdvisoryEmissions fluctuate
    • AdvisoryNumber plates characters size may not meet current regulations
    • AdvisorySigns of standing-some perishing to rubber components
  14. Fail59,837 miles (+962)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    847292628406
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryEmissions fluctuate
    • AdvisoryNumber plates characters size may not meet current regulations
    • AdvisorySigns of standing-some perishing to rubber components
  15. Pass58,875 miles (+1,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    165853881407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNumber plates characters sizes may not meet current regulations
    • AdvisorySigns of standing
  16. Pass57,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    339677865147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail57,800 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    359017565184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass55,612 km
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,612 km
    Test number
    739599044127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,612 km2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,612 km
    Test number
    575567044120
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Questions about T197 JSS

Does T197 JSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 JSS is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 JSS?
The MOT on T197 JSS is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 JSS done?
T197 JSS was recorded at 101,990 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,081 miles a year.
Has T197 JSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 JSS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T197 JSS 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 T197 JSS find?
T197 JSS passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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