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Mazda Bongo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T274 GBLMOT history

T274 GBL is a white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,463 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
187,463 km
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,632 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 GBL was last recorded at 187,463 km on 8 Jul 2026, 26 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,437 km · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
26 km
Average per year
5,632 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,463 km
  • 2025 – 182,038 km
  • 2024 – 177,069 km
  • 2023 – 171,337 km
  • 2022 – 170,530 km
  • 2018 – 145,424 km
  • 2016 – 130,792 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,463 km
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear chassis by spring mountings corroded but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Unable to fully check offside centre row seat belt due to baby seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,463 km (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    187,463 km
    Test number
    554759699575
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,437 km (+5,399)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,437 km
    Test number
    377069959052
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,038 km (+4,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,038 km
    Test number
    340988103138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,069 km (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    177,069 km
    Test number
    468386187845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,337 km (+807)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    171,337 km
    Test number
    622299510989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,530 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    170,530 km
    Test number
    650070800765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass165,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    165,013 miles
    Test number
    269156300965
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover slightly damaged

  8. Fail165,013 miles (+11,648)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,013 miles
    Test number
    713691104631
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing lower nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover slightly damaged

  9. Pass153,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,365 miles
    Test number
    622152945150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,365 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,365 miles
    Test number
    253371698718
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center sill 2nd place (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape

  11. Pass150,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    150,694 miles
    Test number
    499982431047
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear chassis by spring mountings corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Fail150,694 miles (+5,257)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,694 miles
    Test number
    808233235798
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/sf inner wing ,n/s/r chassis ,o/s/r ,o/s/f inner wings all holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear valance holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear chassis by spring mountings corroded but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass145,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,437 miles
    Test number
    508294836427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail145,424 km1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,424 km
    Test number
    498067351821
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail145,392 miles (+5,950)2 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,392 miles
    Test number
    747615779603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Driver (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked yellow (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass139,442 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,442 miles
    Test number
    984196799291
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check offside centre row seat belt due to baby seat fitted

  17. Fail139,439 miles (+8,644)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,439 miles
    Test number
    275348437232
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check offside centre row seat belt due to baby seat fitted

  18. Pass130,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,795 miles
    Test number
    449985822614
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail130,792 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,792 km
    Test number
    928939584720
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass119,097 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    787118225168
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail119,092 miles (+8,655)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,092 miles
    Test number
    138448125149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass110,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    417172924111
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Fail110,437 miles (+6,645)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    586302824169
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass103,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,792 miles
    Test number
    595585633018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T274 GBL

Does T274 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T274 GBL is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T274 GBL?
The MOT on T274 GBL is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T274 GBL done?
T274 GBL was recorded at 187,463 km at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,632 km a year.
Has T274 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 GBL has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T274 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 T274 GBL find?
T274 GBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush both sides.

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