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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T263 LAFMOT history

T263 LAF is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 237,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
237,155 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T263 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T263 LAF was last recorded at 237,155 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,144 miles · 14 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 237,155 miles
  • 2018 – 224,285 miles
  • 2017 – 195,312 miles
  • 2016 – 184,757 miles
  • 2015 – 176,842 miles
  • 2014 – 169,115 miles
  • 2013 – 161,346 miles
  • 2012 – 154,047 miles
  • 2011 – 146,726 miles
  • 2009 – 132,481 miles
  • 2008 – 120,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,155 miles
  • AdvisoryFront screen crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTow bar removed

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,155 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    237,155 miles
    Test number
    243660445202
    • AdvisoryFront screen cracked
    • AdvisoryTow bar removed

  2. Fail237,144 miles (+12,859)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,144 miles
    Test number
    408594858830
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached valence / o/s r inner wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront screen cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/ lower ball joint locking mech missing

  3. Pass224,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    224,285 miles
    Test number
    273122550939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above the rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing section behind headlamp panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail224,285 miles (+10,838)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,285 miles
    Test number
    140575522227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above the rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing section behind headlamp panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass213,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    213,447 miles
    Test number
    414249396118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail213,447 miles (+18,135)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,447 miles
    Test number
    965476448579
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass195,312 miles (+10,555)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    195,312 miles
    Test number
    204669378894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    184,757 miles
    Test number
    518925559757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail184,757 miles (+7,915)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,757 miles
    Test number
    810912677289
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass176,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    176,842 miles
    Test number
    206067605015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,842 miles (+7,727)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,842 miles
    Test number
    278477405015
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding

  12. Pass169,115 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    169,115 miles
    Test number
    955067404039
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded.
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear o/s chassis.

  13. Fail169,115 miles (+7,769)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,115 miles
    Test number
    625926204035
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded.
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear o/s chassis.

  14. Pass161,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    161,346 miles
    Test number
    186985413058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail161,346 miles (+7,299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,346 miles
    Test number
    209194313053
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass154,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    154,047 miles
    Test number
    525322512089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass146,726 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    146,726 km
    Test number
    885554511066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail146,726 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,726 miles
    Test number
    365403811089
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf brake binding

  19. Pass140,433 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    140,433 km
    Test number
    273212610057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass132,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,481 miles
    Test number
    250273819089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail132,481 miles (+12,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,481 miles
    Test number
    131322419462
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass120,107 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    120,107 miles
    Test number
    841474018016
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll over unerside covered with underseal

  23. Fail120,107 km9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,107 km
    Test number
    451317508040
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T263 LAF

Does T263 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T263 LAF expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T263 LAF?
The MOT on T263 LAF expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T263 LAF done?
T263 LAF was recorded at 237,155 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
Has T263 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T263 LAF has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T263 LAF 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 T263 LAF find?
T263 LAF passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: front screen cracked; tow bar removed.

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