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Mazda Bongo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T521 VHOMOT history

T521 VHO is a white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 216,939 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
216,939 km
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,541 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 VHO was last recorded at 216,939 km on 22 Apr 2026, 212 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,727 km · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
212 km
Average per year
5,541 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,939 km
  • 2025 – 216,727 km
  • 2024 – 212,852 km
  • 2023 – 207,207 km
  • 2022 – 201,509 km
  • 2010 – 133,980 km
  • 2009 – 128,521 km
  • 2007 – 117,566 km
  • 2006 – 108,711 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,939 km
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

34 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,939 km (+212)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    216,939 km
    Test number
    685110749322
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass216,727 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    216,727 km
    Test number
    974211810300
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail216,727 km (+3,875)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,727 km
    Test number
    538058032084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass212,852 km (+5,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    212,852 km
    Test number
    174344502437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass207,207 km (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    207,207 km
    Test number
    443341069558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general all over surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail207,169 km (+5,660)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,169 km
    Test number
    870556948628
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion - holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion- holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion- hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general all over surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass201,509 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    201,509 km
    Test number
    809160346032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in black underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  8. Pass199,843 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    199,843 miles
    Test number
    454987264894
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area corroded around spring mount /shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded through
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheelarches corroded

  9. Fail199,843 miles (+2,742)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,843 miles
    Test number
    756531244290
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area corroded around spring mount /shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded through
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheelarches corroded

  10. Pass197,101 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    197,101 miles
    Test number
    773122179591
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail197,101 miles (+4,152)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,101 miles
    Test number
    492545632417
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and bolt missing (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass192,949 miles (+43)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    192,949 miles
    Test number
    226532410447
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail192,906 miles (+1,576)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,906 miles
    Test number
    242149228037
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass191,330 miles (+58)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    191,330 miles
    Test number
    566957056229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail191,272 miles (+4,201)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,272 miles
    Test number
    133607229988
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass187,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    187,071 miles
    Test number
    774668906759
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing thin on edges 2.mm

  17. Fail187,071 miles (+1,902)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,071 miles
    Test number
    958424937133
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing thin on edges 2.mm

  18. Pass185,169 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    185,169 miles
    Test number
    316842445018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing thin inner edge 2,mm

  19. Fail185,169 miles (+10,225)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,169 miles
    Test number
    679341645047
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing thin inner edge 2,mm

  20. Pass174,944 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    174,944 miles
    Test number
    878614334095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing thin inside edge 2.mm

  21. Fail174,944 miles (+15,267)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,944 miles
    Test number
    938464834025
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing thin inside edge 2.mm

  22. Pass159,677 miles (+42)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    159,677 miles
    Test number
    276496533083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing thin inside edge 2.mm

  23. Fail159,635 miles (+12,908)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,635 miles
    Test number
    778230333017
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing thin inside edges 2.mm
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing thin inside edge 2.mm

  24. Pass146,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    146,727 miles
    Test number
    498922132073
    • NoteBoth front brake discs becoming corroded

  25. Fail146,722 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    235232332047
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs becoming corroded

  26. Pass133,980 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    133,980 km
    Test number
    364028990272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail133,980 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,980 km
    Test number
    371218390268
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass128,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    434754799282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail128,521 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,521 km
    Test number
    371084699449
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

  30. Pass120,772 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    120,772 miles
    Test number
    333269698250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteFront brake discs rust lip on inner faces

  31. Pass117,566 km (+8,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    117,566 km
    Test number
    891074607370
    • NoteMinor exhaust blow

  32. Pass108,711 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    108,711 km
    Test number
    951613486209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass96,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    354332895466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail96,267 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    832092995276
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about T521 VHO

Does T521 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T521 VHO is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T521 VHO?
The MOT on T521 VHO is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T521 VHO done?
T521 VHO was recorded at 216,939 km at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,541 km a year.
Has T521 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 VHO has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T521 VHO 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 T521 VHO find?
T521 VHO passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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