
Mazda Bongo Friendee
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc
T597 BDVMOT history
T597 BDV is a white petrol Mazda Bongo Friendee first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,055 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 185,055 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 15 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 9,032 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T597 BDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo Friendee
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T597 BDV was last recorded at 185,055 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Dec 2018: 15,279 miles, lower than 143,278 miles on 20 Dec 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 185,049 miles · 6 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 9,032 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 185,055 miles
- 2023 – 173,478 miles
- 2022 – 163,580 miles
- 2021 – 162,316 miles
- 2020 – 160,393 miles
- 2019 – 152,942 miles
- 2018 – 15,279 miles
- 2017 – 143,278 miles
- 2016 – 131,500 miles
- 2015 – 119,920 miles
- 2014 – 106,601 miles
- 2013 – 97,470 miles
- 2012 – 84,026 miles
- 2011 – 71,884 miles
- 2010 – 60,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOIL LEAKRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION, WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAYRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front tyre cracking in treads
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,055 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 185,055 miles
- Test number
- 541258580037
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION, WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY
Fail185,049 miles (+11,571)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,049 miles
- Test number
- 743859425285
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CANNOT DO EMISSIONS TEST AS MACHINE CANNOT PICK UP READINGS AT TAIL PIPE. (LARGE EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT OF CAT) (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS AND OS INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE MULTIPLE HOLES AND HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION, WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY
Pass173,478 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 173,478 miles
- Test number
- 519193151700
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All bake discs hve light corrosion to friction surfaces (lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle undersidehas all over corrosion, but not yet consdiered excessive. Would advise treatment to prevent further decay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail173,468 miles (+9,888)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,468 miles
- Test number
- 585740984592
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Will require an emissions test when presented for retest, as exhaust leak preventing emissions tester from picking up gas (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF and OSF inner sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All bake discs hve light corrosion to friction surfaces (lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle undersidehas all over corrosion, but not yet consdiered excessive. Would advise treatment to prevent further decay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass163,580 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 163,580 miles
- Test number
- 958715096356
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail163,575 miles (+1,259)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,575 miles
- Test number
- 523927847258
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass162,316 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 162,316 miles
- Test number
- 175565536115
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside, arches and body areas have all over corrosion
Fail162,316 miles (+1,923)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,316 miles
- Test number
- 436603822734
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside, arches and body areas have all over corrosion
Pass160,393 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,393 miles
- Test number
- 528623291323
- AdvisoryExhaust has a temp repair
- AdvisoryUnderside and outer body, including doors and non prescribed/prescribed areas has all over corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive.
Fail160,393 miles (+7,451)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,393 miles
- Test number
- 418268528358
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak will require another emissions test upon retest (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside and outer body, including doors and non prescribed/prescribed areas has all over corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive.
Pass152,942 miles (+137,663)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 152,942 miles
- Test number
- 968458485289
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle has all over welded repairs to non structural areas
Fail15,279 miles (-127,999)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,279 miles
- Test number
- 734439182801
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBumper insecure front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door excessively corroded
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass143,278 miles (+54)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,278 miles
- Test number
- 210286279122
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in treads
Fail143,224 miles (+11,724)12 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,224 miles
- Test number
- 336102685110
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in treads
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass131,500 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 131,500 miles
- Test number
- 954592345707
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in treads
Fail131,500 miles (+11,580)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,500 miles
- Test number
- 767758802480
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in treads
Pass119,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 119,920 miles
- Test number
- 863723324550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,920 miles (+13,319)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,920 miles
- Test number
- 540562554372
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Pass106,601 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 106,601 miles
- Test number
- 119487394220
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail106,594 miles (+9,124)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,594 miles
- Test number
- 397315894412
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,470 miles (+13,444)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 97,470 miles
- Test number
- 688555793299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,026 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 84,026 miles
- Test number
- 726604402353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,007 miles (+12,123)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,007 miles
- Test number
- 417310802453
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, 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)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,884 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 71,884 miles
- Test number
- 535961471247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,883 miles (+11,061)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,883 miles
- Test number
- 449379561295
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Pass60,822 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 60,822 miles
- Test number
- 650770230123
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail60,822 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,822 miles
- Test number
- 901457620112
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,182 km
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,182 km
- Test number
- 303126209174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,182 km3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,182 km
- Test number
- 174617199052
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Questions about T597 BDV
- Does T597 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T597 BDV expired on 10 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T597 BDV?
- The MOT on T597 BDV expired on 10 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T597 BDV done?
- T597 BDV was recorded at 185,055 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 9,032 miles a year.
- Has T597 BDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T597 BDV has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T597 BDV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T597 BDV find?
- T597 BDV passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak; underside has all over corrosion, would benefit from treatment/repair to prevent further decay.
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