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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T197 TBAMOT history

T197 TBA is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 210,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
210,051 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 TBA was last recorded at 210,051 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2020: 200,961 miles, lower than 211,625 miles on 13 Aug 2016.

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
202,820 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,231 miles
Average per year
5,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,051 miles
  • 2025 – 202,820 miles
  • 2023 – 202,642 miles
  • 2022 – 202,526 miles
  • 2020 – 200,961 miles
  • 2016 – 211,625 miles
  • 2015 – 204,762 miles
  • 2014 – 191,153 miles
  • 2012 – 162,134 miles
  • 2011 – 149,944 miles
  • 2009 – 121,045 miles
  • 2008 – 102,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,051 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front and rear brake discs have surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr osr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,051 miles (+7,231)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    210,051 miles
    Test number
    780671589779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corroded

  2. Pass202,820 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    202,820 miles
    Test number
    893805618253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs have surface rust

  3. Fail202,816 miles (+174)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,816 miles
    Test number
    118093534479
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs have surface rust

  4. Pass202,642 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,642 miles
    Test number
    528075016736
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail202,622 miles (+96)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,622 miles
    Test number
    219115096516
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass202,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    202,526 miles
    Test number
    773302938770
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail202,525 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,525 miles
    Test number
    391398380062
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass202,064 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    202,064 km
    Test number
    243035707003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass200,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    200,961 miles
    Test number
    409234123350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail200,961 miles (-10,664)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,961 miles
    Test number
    870552707151
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  11. Pass211,625 miles (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    211,625 miles
    Test number
    851428401379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass204,762 miles (+29)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    204,762 miles
    Test number
    127710095101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePin hole in near side front cv gater

  13. Fail204,733 miles (+13,580)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,733 miles
    Test number
    198544785166
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePin hole in near side front cv gater

  14. Pass191,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    191,153 miles
    Test number
    959246084120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass173,993 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    173,993 km
    Test number
    966532253128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass162,134 miles (+12,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    162,134 miles
    Test number
    629461862181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,944 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    187970381147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,941 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,941 miles
    Test number
    218948571461
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass136,012 km (+14,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    136,012 km
    Test number
    280411130417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass121,045 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    121,045 km
    Test number
    244001839461
    • NoteEngine covered by plastic trim. various steering and suspension components corroded.
    • NotePartial led failure to high level brake light. both front wipers smearing. engine oil leaks. exhaust system heavily corroded. both front outer cv boots leaking. brake pipe flexi ends corroded.

  21. Fail121,045 miles (+18,494)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,045 miles
    Test number
    813541639123
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteEngine covered by plastic trim. various steering and suspension components corroded.
    • NotePartial led failure to high level brake light. both front wipers smearing. engine oil leaks. exhaust system heavily corroded. both front outer cv boots leaking. brake pipe flexi ends corroded.

  22. Pass102,551 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    521783438197
    • NoteOil leaks nail in n/s/r tyre front tyres badly worn on edges pin holes in o/s/f c.v gater

  23. Pass82,595 km
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,595 km
    Test number
    221715037499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 TBA

Does T197 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 TBA is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 TBA?
The MOT on T197 TBA is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 TBA done?
T197 TBA was recorded at 210,051 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,843 miles a year.
Has T197 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 TBA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T197 TBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 TBA find?
T197 TBA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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