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Mazda Bongo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T535 BDVMOT history

T535 BDV is a white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 22 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 181,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
181,131 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T535 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T535 BDV was last recorded at 181,131 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,131 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,131 miles
  • 2025 – 179,431 miles
  • 2020 – 160,288 miles
  • 2019 – 148,456 miles
  • 2017 – 148,124 miles
  • 2015 – 141,332 miles
  • 2013 – 121,955 miles
  • 2012 – 112,899 miles
  • 2010 – 97,742 miles
  • 2009 – 90,900 miles
  • 2008 – 81,517 miles
  • 2007 – 72,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,131 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll rubber suspension bushes cracked bur not resulting in movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Spare tyre defective deflated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central brake light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,131 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    181,131 miles
    Test number
    740593081759
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rubber suspension bushes cracked bur not resulting in movement

  2. Fail181,131 miles (+1,700)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,131 miles
    Test number
    505434140402
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rubber suspension bushes cracked bur not resulting in movement

  3. Pass179,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,431 miles
    Test number
    573259361014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,431 km (+3,348)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,431 km
    Test number
    269840150694
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass176,083 km (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    176,083 km
    Test number
    376071389516
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail176,050 km (+3,785)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,050 km
    Test number
    600432679159
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,265 km (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,265 km
    Test number
    149792097525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,257 km (+3,233)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,257 km
    Test number
    685618726782
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass169,024 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,024 km
    Test number
    826211234573
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front to rear oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch not effective

  10. Fail169,024 km (+3,866)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,024 km
    Test number
    556067771271
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate wet with axle oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front to rear oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch not effective

  11. Pass165,158 km (+16)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,158 km
    Test number
    232163212064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated

  12. Fail165,142 km3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,142 km
    Test number
    955641739753
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not welded continuously (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective deflated

  13. Pass160,288 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,288 miles
    Test number
    966666580802
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail160,036 miles (+11,580)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,036 miles
    Test number
    375054321312
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill 4 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIll 4 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass148,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,456 miles
    Test number
    237935628007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass148,211 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,211 km
    Test number
    962750434581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail148,211 km (+85)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,211 km
    Test number
    770744339862
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  18. Pass148,126 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,126 km
    Test number
    596182841347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail148,124 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,124 miles
    Test number
    779631742600
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  20. Pass144,497 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,497 km
    Test number
    621730256585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass141,332 miles (+400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,332 miles
    Test number
    946416755146
    • NoteFront crossmember holed
    • NoteN/s o/s inner sills holed

  22. Fail140,932 miles (+401)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,932 miles
    Test number
    865052555179
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Fail140,531 miles (+18,576)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,531 miles
    Test number
    405318635140
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass121,955 miles (+9,056)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,955 miles
    Test number
    929049113374
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s o/s inner sills rusty

  25. Pass112,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    265980812364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,484 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,484 km
    Test number
    286855611381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail105,484 km (+14,342)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,484 km
    Test number
    827735111346
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass91,142 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,142 km
    Test number
    770358790275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail97,742 miles (+6,842)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,742 miles
    Test number
    720648190205
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass90,900 miles (+9,383)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    274546919395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass81,517 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,517 miles
    Test number
    984277418374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass72,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    730025027390
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T535 BDV

Does T535 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T535 BDV is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T535 BDV?
The MOT on T535 BDV is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T535 BDV done?
T535 BDV was recorded at 181,131 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,895 miles a year.
Has T535 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T535 BDV has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T535 BDV 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 T535 BDV find?
T535 BDV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms; offside front tyre slightly damaged; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms, and 1 more.

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