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Mazda Bongo

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

T489 JJFMOT history

T489 JJF is a white and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,883 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,883 km
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,586 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 JJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 JJF was last recorded at 158,883 km on 7 Nov 2025, 3,074 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,809 km · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,074 km
Average per year
4,586 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,883 km
  • 2024 – 155,809 km
  • 2023 – 151,814 km
  • 2022 – 148,717 km
  • 2021 – 143,436 km
  • 2020 – 136,917 km
  • 2019 – 134,405 km
  • 2018 – 133,107 km
  • 2014 – 120,560 km
  • 2012 – 114,415 km
  • 2011 – 91,130 km
  • 2010 – 89,334 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,883 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGenral surface rust inner and outer sills

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust hitting gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,883 km (+3,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,883 km
    Test number
    920622797239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenral surface rust inner and outer sills

  2. Pass155,809 km (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,809 km
    Test number
    560823112305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,814 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,814 km
    Test number
    752750071378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,814 km (+46)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,814 km
    Test number
    979501377387
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,768 km (+3,051)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,768 km
    Test number
    461159525464
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass148,717 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,717 km
    Test number
    335580960180
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail148,717 km (+5,281)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,717 km
    Test number
    638781449530
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,436 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,436 km
    Test number
    166463241881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,436 km (+6,519)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,436 km
    Test number
    752681531659
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s front foglamp not working

  10. Pass136,917 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,917 km
    Test number
    716224999694
    • 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))

  11. Fail136,917 km (+2,512)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,917 km
    Test number
    757999005834
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass134,405 km (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,405 km
    Test number
    678338466461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,107 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,107 km
    Test number
    190421844924
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust hitting gearbox

  14. Fail133,106 km12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,106 km
    Test number
    830136841796
    • FailureFuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust hitting gearbox
    • AdvisoryFront cross member holed by corrosion

  15. Fail133,095 miles (+884)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,095 miles
    Test number
    164110454893
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear inner and outer sills several patches marked with yellow (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle body very corroded but not in perscribed area

  16. Pass132,211 miles (+121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,211 miles
    Test number
    264765892094
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBody heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant and oil leak

  17. Fail132,090 miles (+4,156)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,090 miles
    Test number
    623455234440
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBody heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant and oil leak

  18. Pass127,934 miles (+4,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,934 miles
    Test number
    544515156093
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner side
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills hold and corroded
    • AdvisoryLong travel in hand brake lever

  19. Pass122,943 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,943 miles
    Test number
    719997645175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBody corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass120,560 km3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,560 km
    Test number
    229137754123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth inner sills hold and corroded
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded

  21. Fail120,560 km3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,560 km
    Test number
    805117754116
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth inner sills hold and corroded
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded

  22. Pass116,610 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,610 miles
    Test number
    896892253187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust has slight blow from centre section

  23. Fail116,610 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,610 miles
    Test number
    257801153147
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust has slight blow from centre section
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  24. Fail114,415 km3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,415 km
    Test number
    266383242431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass114,415 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    114,415 km
    Test number
    519833342136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass91,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,224 miles
    Test number
    695274851186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,130 km (+1,796)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,130 km
    Test number
    566622851108
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail89,334 km1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,334 km
    Test number
    670881450243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer sills covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed
    • NoteO/s front and n/s front inner wheel arches covered with body filler/sealant can not be assessed
    • NoteO/s rear and n/s rear inner wheel arches covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

  29. Pass89,334 km2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,334 km
    Test number
    800791950221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer sills covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed
    • NoteO/s front and n/s front inner wheel arches covered with body filler/sealant can not be assessed
    • NoteO/s rear and n/s rear inner wheel arches covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

Questions about T489 JJF

Does T489 JJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T489 JJF is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T489 JJF?
The MOT on T489 JJF is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T489 JJF done?
T489 JJF was recorded at 158,883 km at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,586 km a year.
Has T489 JJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 JJF has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T489 JJF 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 T489 JJF find?
T489 JJF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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