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Mazda Bongo

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

T497 UWXMOT history

T497 UWX is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 238,766 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
238,766 km
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,396 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 UWX
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
1 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 UWX was last recorded at 238,766 km on 10 Oct 2026, 36 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,730 km · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
36 km
Average per year
5,396 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,766 km
  • 2025 – 237,914 km
  • 2024 – 237,873 km
  • 2023 – 236,291 km
  • 2018 – 213,290 km
  • 2017 – 203,922 km
  • 2016 – 196,258 km
  • 2015 – 187,470 km
  • 2014 – 176,961 km
  • 2010 – 150,836 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,766 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% both rear (1.4.A.2d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass238,766 km (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    238,766 km
    Test number
    114517913581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail238,730 km (+816)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,730 km
    Test number
    209610803755
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass237,914 km (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    237,914 km
    Test number
    564178311468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail237,891 km (+18)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,891 km
    Test number
    560560632388
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass237,873 km (+1,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    237,873 km
    Test number
    639519931897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass236,291 km2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    236,291 km
    Test number
    849609311159
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass234,996 miles (+3,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    234,996 miles
    Test number
    554055121497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass231,160 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    231,160 miles
    Test number
    555990113510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass227,805 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    227,805 miles
    Test number
    743534286534
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPreviously failed front brake pipes have been cleaned and covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail227,788 miles (+5,511)5 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,788 miles
    Test number
    964231736308
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass222,277 miles (+1)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    222,277 miles
    Test number
    899191810903
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFog lamp tell tail inop

  12. Fail222,276 miles2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,276 miles
    Test number
    437618999521
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFog lamp tell tail inop

  13. Pass213,290 km (+9,368)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    213,290 km
    Test number
    547626926285
    • MinorDirection indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear covered (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass203,922 km (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    203,922 km
    Test number
    682934224345
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator obscured but not more than 50% both rear (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded /beam image poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill panel has slight corrosion

  15. Fail203,910 km (+7,652)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,910 km
    Test number
    260908304358
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box corrded (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator obscured but not more than 50% both rear (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded /beam image poor (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill panel has slight corrosion

  16. Pass196,258 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    196,258 km
    Test number
    864385555670
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator obscured but not more than 50% both rear (1.4.A.2d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lens fading beam pattern poor

  17. Pass187,510 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    187,510 miles
    Test number
    727626475123
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail187,470 km (+10,509)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,470 km
    Test number
    277423175439
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass176,961 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    176,961 km
    Test number
    395552564167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail168,748 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,748 miles
    Test number
    687273573136
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass168,748 miles (+7,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    168,748 miles
    Test number
    717843573148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass161,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    161,092 miles
    Test number
    768208472121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail161,092 miles (+2,438)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,092 miles
    Test number
    447758072170
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass158,654 miles (+64,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    158,654 miles
    Test number
    939241471118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass93,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,725 miles
    Test number
    202005870451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail150,836 km3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,836 km
    Test number
    801795370110
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T497 UWX

Does T497 UWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T497 UWX is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T497 UWX?
The MOT on T497 UWX is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T497 UWX done?
T497 UWX was recorded at 238,766 km at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,396 km a year.
Has T497 UWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 UWX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T497 UWX 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 T497 UWX find?
T497 UWX passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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