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Mazda Bongo

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T490 JJFMOT history

T490 JJF is a black petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 8 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
89,154 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 JJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T490 JJF was last recorded at 89,154 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,149 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,154 miles
  • 2024 – 89,149 miles
  • 2022 – 89,102 miles
  • 2021 – 89,022 miles
  • 2020 – 88,211 miles
  • 2019 – 84,693 miles
  • 2018 – 81,824 miles
  • 2017 – 79,798 miles
  • 2016 – 74,449 miles
  • 2015 – 63,659 miles
  • 2014 – 53,923 miles
  • 2013 – 41,751 miles
  • 2012 – 31,007 miles
  • 2011 – 20,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,154 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryLower radiator panel corroded/holed

What MOT failures 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 lens faded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front radiator panel/crossmember corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Emissions not tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,154 miles (+5)9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,154 miles
    Test number
    217445310256
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower radiator panel corroded/holed

  2. Pass89,149 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,149 miles
    Test number
    517061401544
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass89,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    930708215018
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator panel/crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens faded

  4. Fail89,102 miles (+80)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    628337708075
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator panel/crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens faded

  5. Pass89,022 miles (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,022 miles
    Test number
    146951595924
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/rad panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass88,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    284037508801
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember rad panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens faded

  7. Fail88,211 miles (+3,518)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    555620895212
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing panel holed+corroded (under battery tray) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed+corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer+pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmemeber/rad panel corroded

  8. Pass84,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,693 miles
    Test number
    335861029698
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember/rad panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail84,693 miles (+2,869)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,693 miles
    Test number
    307305950349
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 saddle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember/rad panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass81,824 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,824 miles
    Test number
    414560089267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,782 miles (+1,984)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,782 miles
    Test number
    803275856534
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid/rear flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember slightly corroded

  12. Pass79,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    567256323850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,798 miles (+5,349)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,798 miles
    Test number
    755335109570
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  14. Pass74,449 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,449 miles
    Test number
    581283631531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,326 miles (+4)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    503481028313
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail74,322 miles (+10,663)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    239776619815
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  17. Pass63,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    957972534993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,659 miles (+9,736)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    952977627233
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass53,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    337035914315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,923 miles (+12,172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    676805314338
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass41,751 miles (+10,744)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,751 miles
    Test number
    647614183266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,007 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    965490192243
    • Note2 x baby seats fitted at rear
    • NoteFront and rear pads low

  23. Fail31,004 miles (+10,284)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    548079882298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Note2 x baby seats fitted at rear
    • NoteFront and rear pads low

  24. Pass20,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,720 miles
    Test number
    756012791248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T490 JJF

Does T490 JJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 JJF expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 JJF?
The MOT on T490 JJF expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 JJF done?
T490 JJF was recorded at 89,154 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 4,999 miles a year.
Has T490 JJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 JJF has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T490 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 T490 JJF find?
T490 JJF failed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe, and 12 more.

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