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Mazda Bongo

White · Petrol · 1999

T981 BDVMOT history

T981 BDV is a white petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 191,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
191,118 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 BDV was last recorded at 191,118 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 6,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2015: 13,133 miles, lower than 127,074 miles on 25 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,740 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,378 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,118 miles
  • 2025 – 184,740 miles
  • 2024 – 176,595 miles
  • 2023 – 165,382 miles
  • 2022 – 162,847 miles
  • 2021 – 156,657 miles
  • 2020 – 153,092 miles
  • 2019 – 148,202 miles
  • 2018 – 146,574 miles
  • 2017 – 145,135 miles
  • 2016 – 137,871 miles
  • 2015 – 13,133 miles
  • 2014 – 127,074 miles
  • 2010 – 101,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,118 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,118 miles (+6,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    191,118 miles
    Test number
    520133584968
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded

  2. Pass184,740 miles (+8,145)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,740 miles
    Test number
    565631556712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,595 miles (+11,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    176,595 miles
    Test number
    550974281629
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded

  4. Pass165,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,382 miles
    Test number
    446026190284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill

  5. Fail165,382 miles (+2,535)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,382 miles
    Test number
    767762634099
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill

  6. Pass162,847 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,847 miles
    Test number
    317046698149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,657 miles (+3,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    156,657 miles
    Test number
    754742642315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  8. Pass153,092 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    153,092 miles
    Test number
    648509738378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,202 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    148,202 miles
    Test number
    596489556229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,201 miles (+1,627)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,201 miles
    Test number
    961909960520
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass146,574 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,574 miles
    Test number
    823497825817
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper body slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sills corroded slightly

  12. Fail146,574 miles (+1,439)3 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,574 miles
    Test number
    929089751958
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper body slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sills corroded slightly

  13. Pass145,135 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,135 miles
    Test number
    868069679351
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked

  14. Fail145,106 miles (+7,235)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,106 miles
    Test number
    850303649662
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded and holed

  15. Pass137,871 miles (+124,738)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,871 miles
    Test number
    808639479019
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight blow (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass13,133 miles (-113,941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,133 miles
    Test number
    378785005249
    • NoteSlight movement in rear anti roll bar D bushes

  17. Pass127,074 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,074 miles
    Test number
    607606504213
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear anti roll bar D bushes slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass122,830 km (+6,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,830 km
    Test number
    959780403218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass116,628 km (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,628 km
    Test number
    805665102212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,590 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,590 km
    Test number
    199033501263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,203 miles
    Test number
    291861010288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,051 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,051 km
    Test number
    284322419221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 BDV

Does T981 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 BDV is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 BDV?
The MOT on T981 BDV is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 BDV done?
T981 BDV was recorded at 191,118 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has T981 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 BDV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T981 BDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T981 BDV find?
T981 BDV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle is corroded.

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