
Mazda Bongo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,499 cc
T849 VHOMOT history
T849 VHO is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 205,993 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,148 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T849 VHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T849 VHO was last recorded at 205,993 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,990 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,148 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 205,993 miles
- 2024 – 195,324 miles
- 2023 – 188,505 miles
- 2022 – 182,183 miles
- 2021 – 175,682 miles
- 2020 – 169,569 miles
- 2019 – 164,725 miles
- 2018 – 159,444 miles
- 2017 – 154,492 miles
- 2015 – 137,772 miles
- 2014 – 131,705 miles
- 2013 – 126,571 miles
- 2012 – 121,930 miles
- 2011 – 118,684 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,993 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 205,993 miles
- Test number
- 415731712414
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail205,990 miles (+10,666)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,990 miles
- Test number
- 677970258762
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,324 miles (+6,819)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 195,324 miles
- Test number
- 238969974171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension items are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass188,505 miles (+67)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 188,505 miles
- Test number
- 131590655746
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail188,438 miles (+6,255)11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,438 miles
- Test number
- 712213073691
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass182,183 miles (+89)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 182,183 miles
- Test number
- 552967912840
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,094 miles (+6,412)1 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,094 miles
- Test number
- 508674875747
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,682 miles (+6,113)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 175,682 miles
- Test number
- 670751659781
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass169,569 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 169,569 miles
- Test number
- 288124668555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,567 miles (+4,842)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,567 miles
- Test number
- 111336201307
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,725 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 164,725 miles
- Test number
- 437724529311
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,711 km1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,711 km
- Test number
- 699554588579
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,444 miles (+4,952)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 159,444 miles
- Test number
- 917450709859
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass154,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 154,492 miles
- Test number
- 587840726520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,518 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 147,518 km
- Test number
- 227359646705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,772 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 137,772 miles
- Test number
- 188354655124
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront anti roll bar links have slight play x 2
- NoteN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
- NoteO/s/f inner sill corroded and holed
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on outer edges
Fail137,772 miles (+6,067)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,772 miles
- Test number
- 576926045198
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront anti roll bar links have slight play x 2
- NoteN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
- NoteO/s/f inner sill corroded and holed
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on outer edges
Pass131,705 miles (+5,134)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 131,705 miles
- Test number
- 377989824179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,571 miles (+4,641)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 126,571 miles
- Test number
- 596815713191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,930 miles (+3,246)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 121,930 miles
- Test number
- 836442422151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,684 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 118,684 miles
- Test number
- 215322551471
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass111,788 km (+3,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 111,788 km
- Test number
- 330184040159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,417 km (+3,051)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 108,417 km
- Test number
- 951809859114
- NoteExhaust very rusty in places, seatbelts not fitted to central middle pillars, front tyres wearing on edges, headlamp aims just within set limits, front outer cv boots perished. Generally very clean, well looked after van.
Pass105,366 km (+17,070)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 105,366 km
- Test number
- 503278009084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,296 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 88,296 km
- Test number
- 590477618030
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Questions about T849 VHO
- Does T849 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T849 VHO expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T849 VHO?
- The MOT on T849 VHO expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T849 VHO done?
- T849 VHO was recorded at 205,993 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 6,148 miles a year.
- Has T849 VHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T849 VHO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T849 VHO 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 T849 VHO find?
- T849 VHO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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