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Mazda Bongo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T973 JDPMOT history

T973 JDP is a white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
187,515 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 JDP was last recorded at 187,515 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,994 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
3,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,515 miles
  • 2025 – 186,994 miles
  • 2024 – 186,551 miles
  • 2023 – 185,618 miles
  • 2022 – 183,301 miles
  • 2021 – 182,767 miles
  • 2020 – 180,606 miles
  • 2019 – 177,468 miles
  • 2018 – 171,662 miles
  • 2017 – 169,152 miles
  • 2016 – 168,301 miles
  • 2015 – 149,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,515 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,515 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    187,515 miles
    Test number
    431136461302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass186,994 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    186,994 miles
    Test number
    662018377048
    • AdvisoryRear Spare wheel under van is flat
  3. Pass186,551 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    186,551 miles
    Test number
    973690431794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,442 miles (+824)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,442 miles
    Test number
    510888333443
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door aperture. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across underbody and components.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass185,618 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,618 miles
    Test number
    393702395818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,301 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    183,301 miles
    Test number
    897229489949
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail183,294 miles (+527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,294 miles
    Test number
    237158403351
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass182,767 miles (+2,161)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,767 miles
    Test number
    132610207163
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lamps damaged
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to O/S Inner sill
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryFront headlights loose but secure
    • AdvisoryFront number plate delaminated
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Drop link bush perished
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle top thrust arm bushes perished
  9. Pass180,606 miles (+3,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    180,606 miles
    Test number
    869276609669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass177,468 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    177,468 miles
    Test number
    106810247481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass171,662 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    171,662 miles
    Test number
    692875916177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Fail171,658 miles (+2,506)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,658 miles
    Test number
    930759952326
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass169,152 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    169,152 miles
    Test number
    482780474127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail168,301 miles (+750)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,301 miles
    Test number
    447882100631
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass167,551 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,551 miles
    Test number
    331348148650
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arm, slight play. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay / support missing
    • AdvisoryOil residue around engine area.
  16. Pass149,070 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    149,070 km
    Test number
    306283645175
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak from center of vehicle, engine area
    • NoteOil leak from front of vehicle area
  17. Fail149,067 miles4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,067 miles
    Test number
    997106235150
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak from center of vehicle, engine area
    • NoteOil leak from front of vehicle area
  18. Pass126,814 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,814 km
    Test number
    776883444155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T973 JDP

Does T973 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T973 JDP is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T973 JDP?
The MOT on T973 JDP is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T973 JDP done?
T973 JDP was recorded at 187,515 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
Has T973 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 JDP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T973 JDP 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 T973 JDP find?
T973 JDP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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