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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass232,523 km
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass189,689 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    189,689 miles
    Test number
    837030581474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass159,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,656 miles
    Test number
    949913753570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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
  23. Pass108,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    159334941124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Pass82,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,529 miles
    Test number
    232391058450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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