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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T265 BFWMOT history

T265 BFW is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 19 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,143 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 BFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 BFW was last recorded at 178,143 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,175 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,968 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,143 miles
  • 2025 – 172,175 miles
  • 2024 – 166,774 miles
  • 2023 – 165,239 miles
  • 2022 – 164,670 miles
  • 2021 – 164,008 miles
  • 2020 – 163,757 miles
  • 2019 – 163,295 miles
  • 2018 – 161,536 miles
  • 2016 – 157,429 miles
  • 2015 – 144,455 miles
  • 2014 – 137,092 miles
  • 2013 – 133,723 miles
  • 2012 – 123,957 miles
  • 2011 – 120,926 miles
  • 2010 – 112,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,143 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,143 miles (+5,968)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,143 miles
    Test number
    342269375489
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,175 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,175 miles
    Test number
    998778067160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail172,083 miles (+5,309)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,083 miles
    Test number
    571100087070
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass166,774 miles (+161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,774 miles
    Test number
    412803901848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail166,613 miles (+1,374)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,613 miles
    Test number
    359272295523
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass165,239 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,239 miles
    Test number
    283857203220
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail165,239 miles (+569)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,239 miles
    Test number
    109957025420
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass164,670 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,670 miles
    Test number
    223627483120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail164,669 miles (+661)1 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,669 miles
    Test number
    353083715023
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine drive belt squealing

  10. Pass164,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,008 miles
    Test number
    213180305548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail164,000 miles (+243)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,000 miles
    Test number
    712722860436
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass163,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    163,757 miles
    Test number
    897203367609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail163,757 miles (+462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,757 miles
    Test number
    822690703520
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass163,295 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,295 miles
    Test number
    589746792162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass161,536 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    161,536 miles
    Test number
    559546346762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass157,429 miles (+12,974)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,429 miles
    Test number
    261277165410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear under vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel arches corroded

  17. Pass144,455 miles (+7,363)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,455 miles
    Test number
    989148405738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,092 miles (+3,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,092 miles
    Test number
    937349724343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass133,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    133,723 miles
    Test number
    298599723354
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail133,723 miles (+9,766)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,723 miles
    Test number
    886989423355
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass123,957 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    817461332306
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass120,926 miles (+8,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,926 miles
    Test number
    335187721339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass112,168 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,168 miles
    Test number
    180628620377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Questions about T265 BFW

Does T265 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 BFW is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T265 BFW?
The MOT on T265 BFW is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 BFW done?
T265 BFW was recorded at 178,143 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has T265 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 BFW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T265 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 T265 BFW find?
T265 BFW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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