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Mazda Bongo V6

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T688 BDVMOT history

T688 BDV is a white petrol Mazda Bongo V6 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 197,533 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
197,533 km
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,276 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo V6
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 BDV was last recorded at 197,533 km on 22 Mar 2024, 6 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,527 km · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6 km
Average per year
6,276 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,533 km
  • 2023 – 190,518 km
  • 2014 – 132,776 km
  • 2013 – 128,556 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,533 km
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,533 km (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    197,533 km
    Test number
    611893167286
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail197,527 km (+7,009)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,527 km
    Test number
    798055263964
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective HEADLIGHTS REQUIRE CLEANING (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass190,518 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,518 km
    Test number
    364263247335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail190,518 km3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,518 km
    Test number
    535711671738
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass183,548 miles (+12,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,548 miles
    Test number
    722580106537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,538 miles
    Test number
    811449270367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,538 miles (+9,853)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,538 miles
    Test number
    972516807900
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass161,685 miles (+10,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,685 miles
    Test number
    709869232589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,304 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,304 miles
    Test number
    398491562098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,135 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,135 miles
    Test number
    513153968041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,202 miles
    Test number
    265035905481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,202 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,202 miles
    Test number
    409195605142
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass132,776 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    132,776 km
    Test number
    218621524148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,776 km11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,776 km
    Test number
    258847204149
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail132,756 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,756 miles
    Test number
    286680004169
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  16. Fail132,591 km (+4,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,591 km
    Test number
    655679774037
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

  17. Pass128,556 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,556 km
    Test number
    708164883009
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail128,546 km2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,546 km
    Test number
    556294883059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Questions about T688 BDV

Does T688 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T688 BDV expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T688 BDV?
The MOT on T688 BDV expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T688 BDV done?
T688 BDV was recorded at 197,533 km at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 6,276 km a year.
Has T688 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 BDV has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T688 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 T688 BDV find?
T688 BDV passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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