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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Diesel · 1999

T252 BFWMOT history

T252 BFW is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 4 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 206,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
206,994 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 BFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T252 BFW was last recorded at 206,994 miles on 22 May 2026, 5,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,892 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,102 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,994 miles
  • 2025 – 201,892 miles
  • 2024 – 193,720 miles
  • 2023 – 186,451 miles
  • 2022 – 182,114 miles
  • 2021 – 178,217 miles
  • 2020 – 172,447 miles
  • 2018 – 162,343 miles
  • 2017 – 158,416 miles
  • 2016 – 154,697 miles
  • 2015 – 150,853 miles
  • 2014 – 146,556 miles
  • 2013 – 143,727 miles
  • 2012 – 139,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail206,994 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radiator support

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail206,994 miles (+5,102)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,994 miles
    Test number
    830992011458
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded

  2. Pass201,892 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    201,892 miles
    Test number
    676273510067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail201,892 miles (+8,172)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,892 miles
    Test number
    759569282041
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    193,720 miles
    Test number
    744832874845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail193,720 miles (+7,269)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,720 miles
    Test number
    576968390692
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass186,451 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,451 miles
    Test number
    459789992673
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail185,802 miles (+3,688)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,802 miles
    Test number
    836813687631
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass182,114 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    182,114 miles
    Test number
    407432130651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail182,036 miles (+3,819)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,036 miles
    Test number
    657522479423
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass178,217 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    178,217 miles
    Test number
    677725552404
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Center sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail178,217 miles (+5,770)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,217 miles
    Test number
    564324057473
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Center sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass172,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    172,447 miles
    Test number
    205053751682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,447 miles1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,447 miles
    Test number
    616661724241
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass168,103 km
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    168,103 km
    Test number
    309668691934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass162,343 miles (+268)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,343 miles
    Test number
    543208617671
    • MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  16. Fail162,075 miles (+3,659)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,075 miles
    Test number
    884472055818
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass158,416 miles (+3,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    158,416 miles
    Test number
    275501147446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass154,697 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    154,697 miles
    Test number
    844927091466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate broken

  19. Fail154,697 miles (+3,844)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,697 miles
    Test number
    771370291588
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate broken

  20. Pass150,853 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,853 miles
    Test number
    585975535196
    • NoteFront number platee damaged but can still be read
    • NoteN/s/r outer arch slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracking
    • NoteO/s/r outer arch slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracking

  21. Fail150,853 miles (+4,297)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,853 miles
    Test number
    438935335188
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront number platee damaged but can still be read
    • NoteN/s/r outer arch slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracking
    • NoteO/s/r outer arch slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracking

  22. Pass146,556 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    146,556 miles
    Test number
    269442034161
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked

  23. Fail146,556 miles (+2,829)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,556 miles
    Test number
    405802634129
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked

  24. Pass143,727 miles (+4,625)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    143,727 miles
    Test number
    936764443183
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront no plate damage

  25. Pass139,102 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,102 miles
    Test number
    648653142100
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass134,284 km (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    134,284 km
    Test number
    797515141158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass127,289 km (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    127,289 km
    Test number
    923221140170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass119,368 km (+10,664)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    119,368 km
    Test number
    790382009251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass108,704 km
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    108,704 km
    Test number
    650658948128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 BFW

Does T252 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 BFW expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 BFW?
The MOT on T252 BFW expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 BFW done?
T252 BFW was recorded at 206,994 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has T252 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 BFW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T252 BFW 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 T252 BFW find?
T252 BFW failed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front sill corroded.

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