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Mazda Bongo Frendee

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T252 GBLMOT history

T252 GBL is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo Frendee first used on 1 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,876 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo Frendee
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 GBL was last recorded at 120,876 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2019: 133,496 km, lower than 133,946 km on 15 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,866 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,876 miles
  • 2025 – 119,048 miles
  • 2024 – 116,920 miles
  • 2022 – 113,938 miles
  • 2021 – 107,408 miles
  • 2020 – 107,127 miles
  • 2018 – 97,946 miles
  • 2017 – 89,997 miles
  • 2016 – 83,339 miles
  • 2015 – 72,298 miles
  • 2014 – 65,329 miles
  • 2013 – 60,936 miles
  • 2012 – 55,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,876 miles
  • AdvisoryFront all suspension brake items front\rear corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security head lamp panel rotted below headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Both rear wheelds have restricted movement ( brakes binding )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,876 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,876 miles
    Test number
    701384747713
    • AdvisoryFront all suspension brake items front\rear corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security head lamp panel rotted below headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail120,866 miles (+1,818)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,866 miles
    Test number
    667015715527
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut ,not tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront all suspension brake items front\rear corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security head lamp panel rotted below headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,048 miles
    Test number
    895215793838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security head lamp panel rotted below head light (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and brake components rusty

  4. Fail119,048 miles (+6)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,048 miles
    Test number
    906679024542
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security head lamp panel rotted below head light (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and brake components rusty

  5. Fail119,042 miles (+2,122)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,042 miles
    Test number
    364757431844
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass116,920 miles (+2,982)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,920 miles
    Test number
    579280628003
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,938 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    642640324652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,408 miles (+281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,408 miles
    Test number
    693119723168
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on egine sump
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox sump pan,

  9. Pass107,127 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,127 miles
    Test number
    508007524397
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass107,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,123 miles
    Test number
    567359088014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,496 km (-450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,496 km
    Test number
    371819162620
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheelds have restricted movement ( brakes binding )

  12. Fail133,946 km1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,946 km
    Test number
    551554048986
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheelds have restricted movement ( brakes binding )

  13. Pass97,946 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    353479351545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    935022695223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail89,997 miles (+6,658)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    744792353598
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass83,339 miles (+11,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    559303441192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass72,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    456925655102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,298 miles (+1,221)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    156504955136
    • NoteExhaust center section has a minor leak of gasses
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside face . brakes may require servising

  19. Pass71,077 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    317159125042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,066 miles (+5,737)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    659228525055
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass65,329 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    985584214093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,936 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,936 miles
    Test number
    977275913097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,409 miles
    Test number
    969150432014
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal

Questions about T252 GBL

Does T252 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 GBL is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T252 GBL?
The MOT on T252 GBL is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 GBL done?
T252 GBL was recorded at 120,876 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has T252 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 GBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T252 GBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T252 GBL find?
T252 GBL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front all suspension brake items front\rear corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security head lamp panel rotted below headlamp, and 1 more.

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