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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T278 LBKMOT history

T278 LBK is a white and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
220,647 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 LBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T278 LBK was last recorded at 220,647 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 127,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,920 miles · 10 Jun 2013
Between the last two tests
127,727 miles
Average per year
9,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,647 miles
  • 2013 – 92,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail220,647 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder side rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion present underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail220,647 miles5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,647 miles
    Test number
    195023374082
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  2. Pass219,444 km (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    219,444 km
    Test number
    961291113263
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  3. Fail219,427 km (+365)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,427 km
    Test number
    105979936625
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present underside vehicle

  4. Pass219,062 km (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    219,062 km
    Test number
    333646664849
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present underside of vehicle

  5. Fail219,055 km (+2,527)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,055 km
    Test number
    581461005611
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present underside of vehicle

  6. Pass216,528 km (+3,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    216,528 km
    Test number
    336808488347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass213,218 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    213,218 km
    Test number
    420906343841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail213,218 km (+4,314)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,218 km
    Test number
    231838385205
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass208,904 km (+6,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    208,904 km
    Test number
    104710413218
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass202,622 km (+19,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    202,622 km
    Test number
    149844664859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass183,526 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    183,526 km
    Test number
    275277925835
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront foglight nearside inoperative

  12. Fail183,524 km (+16,790)1 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,524 km
    Test number
    733190569807
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBoot lid damaged and likely to cause injury Light cluster trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront foglight nearside inoperative

  13. Pass166,734 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    166,734 km
    Test number
    566575761882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracked and perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to legal limit + nail.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

  14. Fail166,734 km (+23,830)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,734 km
    Test number
    992758128245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracked and perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to legal limit + nail.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

  15. Pass142,904 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    142,904 km
    Test number
    271368909818
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Fail142,904 km (+23,797)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,904 km
    Test number
    312794301905
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass119,107 km (+16,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,107 km
    Test number
    766591545189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail102,572 km2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,572 km
    Test number
    137070374110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteAll tyres worn close to legal limit.

  19. Pass102,572 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,572 km
    Test number
    387090574119
    • NoteAll tyres worn close to legal limit.

  20. Pass92,920 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    227171063162
    • NoteAcceptable windscreen stickers* headlamp intensity poor,patterns indistinct and difficult to align - just acceptable*rear indicators losing orange effect* shields on outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination*
    • NoteTyres perished in general,both os tyre walls perished and splitting* underbody muddy in places*

  21. Pass86,331 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,331 km
    Test number
    995204762112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,331 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,331 km
    Test number
    168184662107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T278 LBK

Does T278 LBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 LBK expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 LBK?
The MOT on T278 LBK expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 LBK done?
T278 LBK was recorded at 220,647 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 9,742 miles a year.
Has T278 LBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 LBK has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T278 LBK 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 T278 LBK find?
T278 LBK failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear outer vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member, and 5 more.

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