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Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T164 YABMOT history

T164 YAB is a blue and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,562 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
141,562 km
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,398 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T164 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T164 YAB was last recorded at 141,562 km on 30 Jan 2026, 3,399 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,163 km · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,399 km
Average per year
3,398 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,562 km
  • 2024 – 138,163 km
  • 2017 – 127,252 km
  • 2016 – 125,012 km
  • 2015 – 120,941 km
  • 2014 – 117,025 km
  • 2013 – 112,932 km
  • 2012 – 109,287 km
  • 2011 – 105,059 km
  • 2010 – 88,644 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,562 km
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill x3 (5.3.6 (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.

  • Both inner sills heavily corroded and holed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Valance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Radiator Panel, Drivers Rear Chassi Leg, Inner Sills have holes outside Areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,562 km (+3,399)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,562 km
    Test number
    182539753861
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,163 km (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,163 km
    Test number
    143478022085
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills heavily corroded and holed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,153 km3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,153 km
    Test number
    870466772296
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills heavily corroded and holed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,360 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,360 miles
    Test number
    699785432960
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,356 miles (+3,681)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,356 miles
    Test number
    718677818069
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,675 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,675 miles
    Test number
    742423673932
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Radiator Panel, Drivers Rear Chassi Leg, Inner Sills have holes outside Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail132,655 miles (+98)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,655 miles
    Test number
    848831818142
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Radiator Panel, Drivers Rear Chassi Leg, Inner Sills have holes outside Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass132,557 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,557 miles
    Test number
    718455541615
    • AdvisoryBrake Pedal Soft and Spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Radiator Lower Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Shock Absorber Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Valance Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail132,538 miles (+3,941)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,538 miles
    Test number
    405370614707
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pedal Soft and Spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Radiator Lower Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Shock Absorber Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Valance Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass128,597 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,597 miles
    Test number
    676812749062
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront inner sills excessively corroded N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail128,580 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,580 miles
    Test number
    278129720567
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront inner sills excessively corroded N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,252 km (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,252 km
    Test number
    397171189888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,247 km (+2,235)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,247 km
    Test number
    795993140887
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass125,012 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,012 km
    Test number
    857891697138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,010 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,010 miles
    Test number
    425451411067
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass120,941 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,941 km
    Test number
    999785115280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail120,934 km (+3,909)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,934 km
    Test number
    127355615292
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass117,025 km (+4,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,025 km
    Test number
    357876004262
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass112,932 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,932 km
    Test number
    638652613226
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s inner sill but not within prescribed area

  20. Fail112,919 km (+3,632)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,919 km
    Test number
    367972213439
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s inner sill but not within prescribed area

  21. Pass109,287 km (+4,228)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,287 km
    Test number
    845863692182
    • NoteBoth headlamp lens's deteriorated the nearside image being slightly affected
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside inner body sill surface corroded
    • NoteOffside inner body sill corroded (perforated)

  22. Pass105,059 km (+240)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,059 km
    Test number
    407066001275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,819 km (+16,175)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,819 km
    Test number
    315822691113
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass88,644 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,644 km
    Test number
    373036880110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T164 YAB

Does T164 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T164 YAB expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T164 YAB?
The MOT on T164 YAB expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T164 YAB done?
T164 YAB was recorded at 141,562 km at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,398 km a year.
Has T164 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T164 YAB has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T164 YAB 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 T164 YAB find?
T164 YAB failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 major defects: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3; nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3.

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