
Mazda Bongo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T225 BFWMOT history
T225 BFW is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 232,523 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 232,523 km
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,233 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T225 BFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T225 BFW was last recorded at 232,523 km on 24 Mar 2026, 5,607 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 226,916 km · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,607 km
- Average per year
- 8,233 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 232,523 km
- 2025 – 226,916 km
- 2023 – 210,993 km
- 2020 – 189,523 km
- 2019 – 177,762 km
- 2009 – 92,377 km
- 2007 – 78,864 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front and rear anti roll bars corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front radiator support panel corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front suspension coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear chassis rails corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear tyres perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,523 km2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 232,523 km
- Test number
- 791126790653
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail232,515 miles2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,515 miles
- Test number
- 327756374907
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass226,916 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 226,916 km
- Test number
- 872686856141
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass221,805 miles (+10,658)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 221,805 miles
- Test number
- 279371090765
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Behind on the side of bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Behind on the side of bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass211,147 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 211,147 miles
- Test number
- 665389702570
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded slightly by upper spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel arch rear of the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail210,993 km4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,993 km
- Test number
- 252539072551
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.43% (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.63% (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength end of sill inner and outer sills detached from eachother (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing possibly under rear seat (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corrosion extended from pressing hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass199,425 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 199,425 miles
- Test number
- 112154909101
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear anti roll bars corroded
- AdvisoryFront radiator support panel corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Fail199,425 miles (+9,736)8 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,425 miles
- Test number
- 757015539035
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills holed by corrosion not within 30cm of mounting point
- AdvisoryFront and rear anti roll bars corroded
- AdvisoryFront radiator support panel corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Pass189,689 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 189,689 miles
- Test number
- 837030581474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,674 miles1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,674 miles
- Test number
- 727567128489
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail189,523 km (+11,761)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,523 km
- Test number
- 458495376919
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.68% tested on LPG limit 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,762 km1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 177,762 km
- Test number
- 798945449405
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt excessively twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass159,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 159,656 miles
- Test number
- 949913753570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,656 miles (+18,917)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,656 miles
- Test number
- 389981225661
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .805 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 7.84% (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 214ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass140,739 miles (+5,380)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 140,739 miles
- Test number
- 875132922681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass135,359 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 135,359 miles
- Test number
- 679019623229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass129,453 miles (+9,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 129,453 miles
- Test number
- 890269542706
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass119,548 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 119,548 miles
- Test number
- 768901214327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail119,547 miles (+2,563)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,547 miles
- Test number
- 495367104421
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass116,984 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 116,984 miles
- Test number
- 929318033316
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail116,984 miles (+2,734)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,984 miles
- Test number
- 776705323398
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass114,250 miles (+6,028)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 114,250 miles
- Test number
- 988640022353
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust rear flexuble section deteriorated
Pass108,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 108,222 miles
- Test number
- 159334941124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,222 miles (+3,313)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,222 miles
- Test number
- 886944141160
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass104,909 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 104,909 miles
- Test number
- 680580140198
- AdvisoryCentre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,377 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 92,377 km
- Test number
- 664358749150
- NoteSlight cracking of o/s and n/s tyre walls
Fail92,377 miles (+9,848)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,377 miles
- Test number
- 593328949198
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- NoteSlight cracking of o/s and n/s tyre walls
Pass82,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 82,529 miles
- Test number
- 232391058450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,864 km
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 78,864 km
- Test number
- 923736107233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T225 BFW
- Does T225 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T225 BFW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T225 BFW?
- The MOT on T225 BFW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T225 BFW done?
- T225 BFW was recorded at 232,523 km at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,233 km a year.
- Has T225 BFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T225 BFW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T225 BFW 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 T225 BFW find?
- T225 BFW passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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