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Mazda Bongo

Silver and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T523 JSLMOT history

T523 JSL is a silver and white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
146,940 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 JSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T523 JSL was last recorded at 146,940 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 4,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,720 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,220 miles
Average per year
4,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,940 miles
  • 2024 – 142,720 miles
  • 2023 – 134,584 miles
  • 2022 – 130,106 miles
  • 2021 – 125,362 miles
  • 2020 – 122,038 miles
  • 2019 – 115,535 miles
  • 2018 – 108,217 miles
  • 2017 – 100,491 miles
  • 2016 – 92,185 miles
  • 2015 – 82,987 miles
  • 2014 – 76,955 miles
  • 2013 – 70,290 miles
  • 2012 – 68,983 miles
  • 2011 – 67,643 miles
  • 2010 – 66,243 miles
  • 2009 – 64,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,940 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,940 miles (+4,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    146,940 miles
    Test number
    324357211103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass142,720 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,720 miles
    Test number
    505854446513
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  3. Fail142,719 miles (+8,135)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,719 miles
    Test number
    265307613065
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  4. Pass134,584 miles (+4,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,584 miles
    Test number
    209794821233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass130,106 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,106 miles
    Test number
    114128442263
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryUnderneath car and components undersealed
  6. Fail130,104 miles (+4,742)2 dangerous14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,104 miles
    Test number
    600863542811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryUnderneath car has been undersealed
  7. Pass125,362 miles (+3,324)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    892406430327
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills/floor section covered with underseal covering what looks like fiberglass
  8. Pass122,038 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,038 miles
    Test number
    588432430227
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail122,037 miles (+6,502)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,037 miles
    Test number
    272502092421
    • MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass115,535 miles (+7,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    115,535 miles
    Test number
    814907772436
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills at front corroded
  11. Pass108,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,217 miles
    Test number
    860828780687
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
  12. Fail108,217 miles (+7,726)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,217 miles
    Test number
    949272850556
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear pipes (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass100,491 miles (+8,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    752035262765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outside edge ,rear exhaust silencer corroded
  14. Pass92,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    384351380092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,185 miles (+9,198)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    561575332577
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass82,987 miles (+6,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,987 miles
    Test number
    686077355056
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r a.r.bar d bush.
  17. Pass76,955 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    176273664459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,290 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,290 miles
    Test number
    249073963045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,983 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    769423692033
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass67,643 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,643 miles
    Test number
    408228281045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail67,639 miles (+1,396)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,639 miles
    Test number
    867253981056
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass66,243 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,243 miles
    Test number
    203515380089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    740717499046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,249 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,249 km
    Test number
    901060598264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,248 km3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,248 km
    Test number
    200580488249
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNon j.i.s tyres fitted

Questions about T523 JSL

Does T523 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T523 JSL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T523 JSL?
The MOT on T523 JSL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T523 JSL done?
T523 JSL was recorded at 146,940 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 4,786 miles a year.
Has T523 JSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 JSL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T523 JSL 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 T523 JSL find?
T523 JSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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