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Mazda Bongo

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T268 GBLMOT history

T268 GBL is a blue and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,084 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T268 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T268 GBL was last recorded at 173,084 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,895 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,189 miles
Average per year
4,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,084 miles
  • 2025 – 169,895 miles
  • 2024 – 165,456 miles
  • 2023 – 160,708 miles
  • 2022 – 154,688 miles
  • 2021 – 150,864 miles
  • 2020 – 149,546 miles
  • 2019 – 145,851 miles
  • 2018 – 141,194 miles
  • 2017 – 137,383 miles
  • 2016 – 132,300 miles
  • 2015 – 129,326 miles
  • 2014 – 125,020 miles
  • 2013 – 119,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,084 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Complete exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,084 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,084 miles
    Test number
    509886290380
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,084 miles (+3,189)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,084 miles
    Test number
    445282009613
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,895 miles (+4,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,895 miles
    Test number
    995707196966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass165,456 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,456 miles
    Test number
    370862893613
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

  5. Fail165,451 miles (+4,743)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,451 miles
    Test number
    305340587795
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

  6. Pass160,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,708 miles
    Test number
    549634318984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust corroded

  7. Fail160,708 miles (+6,020)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,708 miles
    Test number
    775616734141
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete exhaust corroded

  8. Pass154,688 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,688 miles
    Test number
    301906380990
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail154,682 miles (+3,818)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,682 miles
    Test number
    539705808513
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,864 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,864 miles
    Test number
    836493602308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,546 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,546 miles
    Test number
    889738649510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,537 miles (+3,686)1 dangerous8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,537 miles
    Test number
    672639690998
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass145,851 miles (+4,657)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,851 miles
    Test number
    684428827157
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass141,194 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,194 miles
    Test number
    764281734404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,383 miles (+5,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,383 miles
    Test number
    223855879588
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass132,300 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,300 miles
    Test number
    204537434169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,326 miles
    Test number
    479628775180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,326 miles (+4,306)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,326 miles
    Test number
    296989065462
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass125,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    706607924227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,019 miles (+5,798)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    789637524212
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass119,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    765938323235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,221 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,221 miles
    Test number
    935605723206
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass119,011 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,011 km
    Test number
    189255262231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T268 GBL

Does T268 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T268 GBL is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T268 GBL?
The MOT on T268 GBL is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T268 GBL done?
T268 GBL was recorded at 173,084 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,310 miles a year.
Has T268 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T268 GBL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T268 GBL 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 T268 GBL find?
T268 GBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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