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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,498 cc

T142 TAUMOT history

T142 TAU is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,065 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
192,065 km
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,276 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T142 TAU was last recorded at 192,065 km on 16 Apr 2026, 93,973 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2009.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,092 km · 10 Feb 2009
Between the last two tests
93,973 km
Average per year
6,276 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,065 km
  • 2009 – 98,092 km
  • 2008 – 77,780 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail192,065 km
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorCentral Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front crossmember corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail192,065 km13 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,065 km
    Test number
    248103525761
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,667 miles (+189)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    187,667 miles
    Test number
    227488989230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail187,478 miles (+139)20 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,478 miles
    Test number
    967667177868
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,339 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,339 miles
    Test number
    960480111383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,568 miles
    Test number
    326934214965
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail186,568 miles (+6,409)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,568 miles
    Test number
    464364553220
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,159 miles
    Test number
    132209146068
    • AdvisoryOffside inner front of sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail180,159 miles (+4,249)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,159 miles
    Test number
    149306490978
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner front of sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass175,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,910 miles
    Test number
    975402006339
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded

  10. Fail175,910 miles (+2,753)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,910 miles
    Test number
    560175232225
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member rotted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded

  11. Pass173,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,157 miles
    Test number
    990767465407
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded

  12. Fail173,157 miles (+11,231)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,157 miles
    Test number
    179230867584
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded

  13. Pass161,926 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    161,926 miles
    Test number
    188311134428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front inner sill corroded
    • NoteNearside rear cross member corroded

  14. Fail161,926 miles (+10,942)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,926 miles
    Test number
    957351934082
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front inner sill corroded
    • NoteNearside rear cross member corroded

  15. Pass150,984 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    150,984 miles
    Test number
    668486043056
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted
    • NoteNearside front inner sill corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  16. Fail150,984 miles (+11,229)8 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,984 miles
    Test number
    617773743041
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted
    • NoteNearside front inner sill corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSpare tyre underinflated

  17. Pass139,755 miles (+11,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    139,755 miles
    Test number
    607917842073
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass128,220 miles (+11,290)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    128,220 miles
    Test number
    859742551088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,930 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,930 miles
    Test number
    340378090097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail116,927 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,927 miles
    Test number
    633407590001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass98,092 km (+142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,092 km
    Test number
    271651749088
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking, worn thin outside edge and has a nail

  22. Fail97,950 km (+20,170)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,950 km
    Test number
    150166039043
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking, worn thin outside edge and has a nail

  23. Pass77,780 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,780 km
    Test number
    141810238026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T142 TAU

Does T142 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T142 TAU expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T142 TAU?
The MOT on T142 TAU expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T142 TAU done?
T142 TAU was recorded at 192,065 km at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,276 km a year.
Has T142 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 TAU has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T142 TAU 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 T142 TAU find?
T142 TAU failed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; central rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 15 more.

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