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Mazda Bongo

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

T257 JSSMOT history

T257 JSS is a blue and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,291 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,291 km
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,703 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 JSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 JSS was last recorded at 182,291 km on 16 Feb 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,291 km · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
6,703 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,291 km
  • 2025 – 180,827 km
  • 2024 – 178,373 km
  • 2023 – 173,180 km
  • 2021 – 154,279 km
  • 2020 – 151,571 km
  • 2018 – 138,686 km
  • 2017 – 132,465 km
  • 2014 – 104,461 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,291 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
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear bump stops missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Headlamp beam image poor, lens lightly scratched

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Both rear bump stops missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,291 km2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,291 km
    Test number
    899815706652
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  2. Fail182,291 km (+1,464)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,291 km
    Test number
    212771734970
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  3. Pass180,827 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    180,827 km
    Test number
    258466948239
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image poor, lens lightly scratched
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail180,827 km2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,827 km
    Test number
    154774394844
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image poor, lens lightly scratched
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail180,827 km (+2,454)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,827 km
    Test number
    274742816056
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly scuffed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel grabbing/binding furthyer investigation advised
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  6. Pass178,373 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    178,373 km
    Test number
    253117471579
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly grabbing/binding advise further investigation

  7. Fail178,373 miles3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,373 miles
    Test number
    840298801817
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly grabbing/binding advise further investigation

  8. Pass173,180 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    173,180 km
    Test number
    264885214705
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,140 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,140 miles
    Test number
    905617657037
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail163,138 miles5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,138 miles
    Test number
    967074625738
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass154,279 km (+2,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,279 km
    Test number
    675147183099
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills starting to corrode not deemed excessive at time of test

  12. Pass151,571 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,571 km
    Test number
    171608386091
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels binding but not considered excessive, but advise repair soon
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sill area`s corroding but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail151,571 km (+12,885)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,571 km
    Test number
    870095924970
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels binding but not considered excessive, but advise repair soon
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sill area`s corroding but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass138,686 km (+6,221)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,686 km
    Test number
    899377908190
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass132,465 km (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,465 km
    Test number
    362328091642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail132,461 km6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,461 km
    Test number
    697625429051
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass121,080 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    367733242368
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked

  18. Fail121,070 miles (+6,286)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,070 miles
    Test number
    103622982207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked

  19. Pass114,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,784 miles
    Test number
    858037585148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,784 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,784 miles
    Test number
    708167385177
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass104,461 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,461 km
    Test number
    389979884182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T257 JSS

Does T257 JSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 JSS is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T257 JSS?
The MOT on T257 JSS is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T257 JSS done?
T257 JSS was recorded at 182,291 km at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,703 km a year.
Has T257 JSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 JSS has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T257 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 T257 JSS find?
T257 JSS passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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