Mazda Bongo
Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T178 ERTMOT history
T178 ERT is a silver and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 148,122 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T178 ERT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T178 ERT was last recorded at 148,122 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 5,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Sept 2015: 104,062 miles, lower than 104,339 miles on 11 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,412 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,710 miles
- Average per year
- 5,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,122 miles
- 2025 – 142,412 miles
- 2024 – 136,157 miles
- 2020 – 140,255 miles
- 2019 – 136,269 miles
- 2016 – 109,063 miles
- 2015 – 104,077 miles
- 2014 – 99,488 miles
- 2013 – 94,928 miles
- 2012 – 89,183 miles
- 2011 – 83,448 miles
- 2010 – 76,319 miles
- 2009 – 70,137 miles
- 2008 – 62,076 miles
- 2007 – 52,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,122 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder side as age related corrosion and under sealed
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside rusty and repaired
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,122 miles (+5,710)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 148,122 miles
- Test number
- 811342574326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side as age related corrosion and under sealed
Pass142,412 miles (+6,255)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 142,412 miles
- Test number
- 964459152924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side as under sealed
Pass136,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 136,157 miles
- Test number
- 267749884696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,804 km (+1,056)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,804 km
- Test number
- 876482857546
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded also (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above nsf drive shaft ,, (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded on the offside
- AdvisoryFront panel corroded
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion spots under vehicle body / chassis
Pass143,748 km (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 143,748 km
- Test number
- 385953838008
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside rusty and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Fail143,745 km (+2,624)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,745 km
- Test number
- 180902012283
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside rusty and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass141,121 km
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 141,121 km
- Test number
- 808087201253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,121 km1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,121 km
- Test number
- 660280921413
- Repaired at testOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Pass140,255 miles (+3,986)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 140,255 miles
- Test number
- 847229314624
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,269 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 136,269 miles
- Test number
- 389681129900
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,691 km (+431)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 129,691 km
- Test number
- 960343364923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,260 km (+14,283)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,260 km
- Test number
- 426392584010
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear inner sill (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- 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))
Pass114,977 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 114,977 km
- Test number
- 584009837370
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass109,063 miles (+4,986)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 109,063 miles
- Test number
- 770521287645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,077 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 104,077 miles
- Test number
- 253327933322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,062 miles (-277)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,062 miles
- Test number
- 330391825327
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Fail104,339 miles (+4,851)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,339 miles
- Test number
- 787343725297
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass99,488 miles (+4,560)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 99,488 miles
- Test number
- 259333724275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,928 miles (+5,745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 94,928 miles
- Test number
- 958274023266
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass89,183 miles (+5,735)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 89,183 miles
- Test number
- 448499712297
- NoteO/s door latch missing
Pass83,448 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 83,448 miles
- Test number
- 408426311289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOs rear floor corroded
Fail83,448 miles (+7,129)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,448 miles
- Test number
- 495166711208
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOs rear floor corroded
Pass76,319 miles (+6,182)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 76,319 miles
- Test number
- 290550910285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,137 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 70,137 miles
- Test number
- 742665229256
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail70,137 miles (+8,061)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,137 miles
- Test number
- 211752529282
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 62,076 miles
- Test number
- 390071028428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,076 miles (+9,675)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,076 miles
- Test number
- 410930528222
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass52,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 52,401 miles
- Test number
- 914899367118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,768 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 72,768 km
- Test number
- 571618276166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T178 ERT
- Does T178 ERT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 ERT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T178 ERT?
- The MOT on T178 ERT is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T178 ERT done?
- T178 ERT was recorded at 148,122 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,015 miles a year.
- Has T178 ERT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T178 ERT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T178 ERT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T178 ERT find?
- T178 ERT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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