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Mazda Bongo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T681 XAAMOT history

T681 XAA is a white petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 178,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
178,844 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T681 XAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T681 XAA was last recorded at 178,844 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,236 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,608 miles
Average per year
8,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,844 miles
  • 2025 – 176,236 miles
  • 2024 – 170,452 miles
  • 2022 – 155,993 miles
  • 2021 – 146,981 miles
  • 2020 – 137,601 miles
  • 2019 – 130,532 miles
  • 2018 – 118,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,844 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to engine oil leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,844 miles (+2,608)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,844 miles
    Test number
    466630292097
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to engine oil leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass176,236 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    176,236 miles
    Test number
    453151910766
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within 30cm of tower mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail176,228 miles (+5,776)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,228 miles
    Test number
    300944079774
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Vehicle miss firing and cutting out after fast idol test (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe central/rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass170,452 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,452 miles
    Test number
    650288158667
    • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail170,452 miles (+14,459)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,452 miles
    Test number
    859363384898
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass155,993 miles (+9,012)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,993 miles
    Test number
    563078043813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,981 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,981 miles
    Test number
    445639171312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,601 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,601 miles
    Test number
    988816527536
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail137,601 miles (+7,069)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,601 miles
    Test number
    854144847146
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure by brake pdal (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHand brake near end of working travel
  10. Pass130,532 miles (+12,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,532 miles
    Test number
    946379966605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass118,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,233 miles
    Test number
    264570959508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail118,233 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,233 miles
    Test number
    957359834977
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end 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 Track rod end 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass108,209 km (+37)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,209 km
    Test number
    432047613945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,172 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,172 km
    Test number
    875922702930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T681 XAA

Does T681 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T681 XAA expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T681 XAA?
The MOT on T681 XAA expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T681 XAA done?
T681 XAA was recorded at 178,844 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 8,074 miles a year.
Has T681 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T681 XAA has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T681 XAA 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 T681 XAA find?
T681 XAA failed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to engine oil leak.; service brake efficiency below requirements; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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