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Mazda Bongo

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

T965 XDLMOT history

T965 XDL is a blue and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 196,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
196,652 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T965 XDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T965 XDL was last recorded at 196,652 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,539 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
113 miles
Average per year
10,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,652 miles
  • 2024 – 184,516 miles
  • 2023 – 181,741 miles
  • 2022 – 174,030 miles
  • 2019 – 128,162 miles
  • 2018 – 116,381 miles
  • 2017 – 112,546 miles
  • 2016 – 101,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,652 miles (+113)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    196,652 miles
    Test number
    505246981305
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail196,539 miles (+12,023)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,539 miles
    Test number
    912711445709
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass184,516 miles (+2,775)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    184,516 miles
    Test number
    209564600954
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,741 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    181,741 miles
    Test number
    201858943514
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail181,741 miles (+7,711)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,741 miles
    Test number
    625718463048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass174,030 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    174,030 miles
    Test number
    246196021618
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass155,616 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,616 km
    Test number
    613847442698
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated

  8. Fail155,616 km (+20,948)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,616 km
    Test number
    477894197477
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated

  9. Pass134,668 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,668 km
    Test number
    135848663651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,162 miles (+11,781)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,162 miles
    Test number
    491526954805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,381 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,381 miles
    Test number
    530610905959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,546 miles (+10,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,546 miles
    Test number
    640010830925
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass101,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    405359147105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,601 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,601 km
    Test number
    977789165171
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail98,601 km1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,601 km
    Test number
    367639665111
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T965 XDL

Does T965 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T965 XDL expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T965 XDL?
The MOT on T965 XDL expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T965 XDL done?
T965 XDL was recorded at 196,652 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 10,421 miles a year.
Has T965 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T965 XDL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T965 XDL 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 T965 XDL find?
T965 XDL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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