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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T653 VAJMOT history

T653 VAJ is a white and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,204 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
97,204 km
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,923 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T653 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T653 VAJ was last recorded at 97,204 km on 8 May 2026, 6,534 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,670 km · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,534 km
Average per year
5,923 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,204 km
  • 2025 – 90,670 km
  • 2024 – 84,243 km
  • 2023 – 78,317 km
  • 2022 – 72,031 km
  • 2021 – 66,296 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,204 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,204 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,204 km
    Test number
    498557928519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail97,204 km3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,204 km
    Test number
    322097528323
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail97,151 miles3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    473880537939
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass90,670 km (+6,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,670 km
    Test number
    250361451146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth bottom ball joint covers slightly perished
  5. Pass84,243 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,243 km
    Test number
    129536394257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail84,243 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    137072757344
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass78,317 km (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,317 km
    Test number
    779613582497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail78,184 km (+6,153)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,184 km
    Test number
    909159876314
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass72,031 km (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,031 km
    Test number
    867994798605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,296 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,296 km
    Test number
    209141531691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T653 VAJ

Does T653 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T653 VAJ is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T653 VAJ?
The MOT on T653 VAJ is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T653 VAJ done?
T653 VAJ was recorded at 97,204 km at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,923 km a year.
Has T653 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T653 VAJ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T653 VAJ 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 T653 VAJ find?
T653 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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