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Mazda Bongo

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

T493 BDVMOT history

T493 BDV is a silver and blue diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 273,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2024
Mileage
273,160 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 BDV was last recorded at 273,160 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 2,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2015: 21,964 miles, lower than 198,773 miles on 10 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
270,207 miles · 23 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,953 miles
Average per year
11,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 273,160 miles
  • 2022 – 270,207 miles
  • 2020 – 270,071 miles
  • 2019 – 258,937 miles
  • 2018 – 251,016 miles
  • 2017 – 242,839 miles
  • 2016 – 232,933 miles
  • 2015 – 218,990 miles
  • 2014 – 198,773 miles
  • 2013 – 177,969 miles
  • 2012 – 161,021 miles
  • 2009 – 108,738 miles
  • 2008 – 90,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside front lower inner sill is corroded and holed but not structural
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryRear shock absober covers are corroded
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  • AdvisoryUnder sealed

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,160 miles (+2,953)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    273,160 miles
    Test number
    238900892919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower inner sill is corroded and holed but not structural
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear shock absober covers are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed

  2. Pass270,207 miles (+136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    270,207 miles
    Test number
    892182127866
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and breaking up
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front upper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySills repaired and under sealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed in various places underneath

  3. Fail270,071 miles (+11,134)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,071 miles
    Test number
    169646068143
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower rear of wishbone bush has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear crossmember holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower floor to wheel arch holed
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps becoming opaque

  4. Pass258,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    258,937 miles
    Test number
    202716499743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  5. Fail258,937 miles (+7,921)4 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,937 miles
    Test number
    732693885535
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded not with area

  6. Pass251,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    251,016 miles
    Test number
    215609092718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail251,016 miles (+8,177)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,016 miles
    Test number
    291014716726
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass242,839 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    242,839 miles
    Test number
    230035791477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill end rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail242,839 miles (+9,906)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,839 miles
    Test number
    441463425391
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill end rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass232,933 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    232,933 miles
    Test number
    520486289712
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (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)

  11. Fail232,895 miles (+13,905)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,895 miles
    Test number
    616225865274
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (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)

  12. Pass218,990 miles (+197,026)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    218,990 miles
    Test number
    976570915146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front hedlamps becoming opake
    • NoteRear fog light shows signs of dirt in lens

  13. Fail21,964 miles (-176,809)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,964 miles
    Test number
    466036805134
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front hedlamps becoming opake
    • NoteRear fog light shows signs of dirt in lens

  14. Pass198,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    198,773 miles
    Test number
    888730404163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail198,773 miles (+20,804)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,773 miles
    Test number
    247450904443
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass177,969 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    177,969 miles
    Test number
    985060403124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail177,964 miles (+16,943)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,964 miles
    Test number
    968640803141
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f brake slight binding

  18. Pass161,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    161,021 miles
    Test number
    838523202197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail161,021 km (+22,557)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,021 km
    Test number
    755813802122
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  20. Pass138,464 km (+17,715)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    138,464 km
    Test number
    105259681463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,749 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,749 km
    Test number
    891239890070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,738 miles (+17,818)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    108,738 miles
    Test number
    754625409176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSmall cut (not exposing cords) o/s rear tyre

  23. Pass90,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    124531178477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,234 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,234 km
    Test number
    882207057021
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn low on the edges

Questions about T493 BDV

Does T493 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T493 BDV expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T493 BDV?
The MOT on T493 BDV expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T493 BDV done?
T493 BDV was recorded at 273,160 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 11,955 miles a year.
Has T493 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 BDV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T493 BDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T493 BDV find?
T493 BDV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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