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Mazda Bongo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T229 GBTMOT history

T229 GBT is a white petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 222,456 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
222,456 km
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,779 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 GBT was last recorded at 222,456 km on 15 Jan 2026, 18,474 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
203,982 km · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
18,474 km
Average per year
8,779 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,456 km
  • 2021 – 203,982 km
  • 2016 – 137,777 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,456 km
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell into van (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body rusting

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective coming on in dash

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel is lpg.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,456 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    222,456 km
    Test number
    210873288502
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell into van (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rusting

  2. Pass220,850 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    220,850 miles
    Test number
    380410129691
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight water ingress into lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under-body rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on intermittently

  3. Fail220,849 miles (+4,173)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,849 miles
    Test number
    526279820638
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight water ingress into lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under-body rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass216,676 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    216,676 miles
    Test number
    931544218362
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective coming on in dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel is lpg.

  5. Fail216,675 miles (+4,666)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,675 miles
    Test number
    864492644609
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective coming on in dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel is lpg.

  6. Pass212,009 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    212,009 miles
    Test number
    184578332212
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill skin rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail212,000 miles1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,000 miles
    Test number
    894614191254
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass203,982 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    203,982 km
    Test number
    122228448568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass194,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    194,463 miles
    Test number
    266828980708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail194,463 miles (+23,268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,463 miles
    Test number
    586283223841
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass171,195 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,195 miles
    Test number
    418136473285
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail171,188 miles (+18,447)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,188 miles
    Test number
    267324568827
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass152,741 miles (+7,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,741 miles
    Test number
    968359565679
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres rubber deteriorated and wearing on edges

  14. Pass145,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,433 miles
    Test number
    818381407594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,433 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,433 miles
    Test number
    315118056125
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass137,777 km
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,777 km
    Test number
    536331087682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,777 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,777 km
    Test number
    760070763358
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T229 GBT

Does T229 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 GBT is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 GBT?
The MOT on T229 GBT is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 GBT done?
T229 GBT was recorded at 222,456 km at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,779 km a year.
Has T229 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 GBT has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T229 GBT 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 T229 GBT find?
T229 GBT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull; brake pedal wearing smooth; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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