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Mazda Bongo

Silver and Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,498 cc

T685 VAJMOT history

T685 VAJ is a silver and grey petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 126,200 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,200 km
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,446 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 VAJ was last recorded at 126,200 km on 14 Apr 2026, 7,420 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,780 km · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,420 km
Average per year
8,446 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,200 km
  • 2025 – 118,780 km
  • 2024 – 104,418 km
  • 2023 – 97,768 km
  • 2022 – 89,816 km
  • 2021 – 86,059 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,200 km
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,200 km (+7,420)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,200 km
    Test number
    353905695335
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  2. Pass118,780 km2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,780 km
    Test number
    131053468524
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail118,780 km (+14,362)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,780 km
    Test number
    791286633326
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Centre stalk missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass104,418 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,418 km
    Test number
    581350358994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,418 km (+6,650)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,418 km
    Test number
    397867288064
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass97,768 km (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,768 km
    Test number
    986367030691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,816 km (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,816 km
    Test number
    521476001921
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass86,059 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,059 km
    Test number
    780331823320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 VAJ

Does T685 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 VAJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T685 VAJ?
The MOT on T685 VAJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T685 VAJ done?
T685 VAJ was recorded at 126,200 km at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 8,446 km a year.
Has T685 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 VAJ has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T685 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 T685 VAJ find?
T685 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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