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Mazda Bongo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,999 cc

T196 TAUMOT history

T196 TAU is a blue petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 12 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,239 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 TAU was last recorded at 145,239 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 14,007 miles, lower than 111,771 miles on 7 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
140,911 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,328 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,239 miles
  • 2025 – 140,911 miles
  • 2024 – 133,989 miles
  • 2023 – 129,972 miles
  • 2017 – 118,608 miles
  • 2015 – 14,007 miles
  • 2014 – 111,771 miles
  • 2013 – 108,640 miles
  • 2012 – 95,039 miles
  • 2011 – 82,123 miles
  • 2010 – 78,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,239 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUNDER VEHCLE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front head lamp glass discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front head lamp discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake hose pipes slightly corroded toferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,239 miles (+4,328)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,239 miles
    Test number
    971689379678
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHCLE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

  2. Pass140,911 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,911 miles
    Test number
    569480526830
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail140,911 miles (+6,922)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,911 miles
    Test number
    232377148995
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass133,989 miles (+4,017)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,989 miles
    Test number
    686297168955
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,972 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,972 miles
    Test number
    378179343243
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,972 miles1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,972 miles
    Test number
    654387260669
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,608 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,608 km
    Test number
    507914349901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,608 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,608 miles
    Test number
    746737051099
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded

  9. Pass114,064 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,064 km
    Test number
    468316273077
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp glass discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp discoloured
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose pipes slightly corroded toferrules

  10. Fail114,064 km5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,064 km
    Test number
    358833711326
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp glass discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp discoloured
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose pipes slightly corroded toferrules

  11. Fail14,007 miles (-97,764)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,007 miles
    Test number
    849657115297
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass111,771 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    489478884196
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass108,640 miles (+13,601)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,640 miles
    Test number
    899319693049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  14. Pass95,039 miles (+12,916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,039 miles
    Test number
    745905962023
    • NoteAll four tyres have perished side walls

  15. Fail82,123 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,123 miles
    Test number
    186483331427
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

  16. Pass82,123 miles (+3,267)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,123 miles
    Test number
    577193531050
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

  17. Pass78,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    460375830011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T196 TAU

Does T196 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 TAU is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T196 TAU?
The MOT on T196 TAU 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 T196 TAU done?
T196 TAU was recorded at 145,239 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has T196 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 TAU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T196 TAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T196 TAU find?
T196 TAU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears, and 5 more.

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