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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T281 LBKMOT history

T281 LBK is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,083 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
188,083 km
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,053 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 LBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 LBK was last recorded at 188,083 km on 13 Oct 2025, 67 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,016 km · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
67 km
Average per year
5,053 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,083 km
  • 2024 – 188,016 km
  • 2023 – 187,802 km
  • 2022 – 187,290 km
  • 2021 – 186,186 km
  • 2020 – 184,039 km
  • 2019 – 181,677 km
  • 2018 – 178,491 km
  • 2013 – 124,685 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,083 km
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside sill
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very rusty

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 front inner arches starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both inner sills starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front lower ball joint rubber gaiters cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs corroded at edges of inner surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,083 km (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,083 km
    Test number
    386562232416
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside sill
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very rusty

  2. Pass188,016 km2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    188,016 km
    Test number
    285502837501
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower both front fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper radiator bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper general under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper light lens cracked

  3. Fail188,015 km (+213)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,015 km
    Test number
    570313089990
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to deteriorated lenses (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower both front fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper radiator bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper general under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper light lens cracked

  4. Pass187,802 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    187,802 km
    Test number
    561061322556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside tail light cracked
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion

  5. Fail187,802 km (+512)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,802 km
    Test number
    632985019124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside tail light cracked
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion

  6. Pass187,290 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,290 km
    Test number
    585616798171
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills on both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail187,289 km (+1,103)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,289 km
    Test number
    956641492505
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills on both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass186,186 km (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,186 km
    Test number
    556550405579
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills starting to corrode

  9. Fail186,155 km (+2,116)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,155 km
    Test number
    837827634039
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/cross member next to front frame bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills starting to corrode

  10. Pass184,039 km (+2,362)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,039 km
    Test number
    376735530546
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass181,677 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    181,677 km
    Test number
    482644575065
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint rubber gaiters cracking
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded at edges of inner surfaces

  12. Fail181,677 km (+3,186)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,677 km
    Test number
    682411777593
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint rubber gaiters cracking
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded at edges of inner surfaces

  13. Pass178,491 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    178,491 km
    Test number
    266379855986
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass142,631 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    142,631 miles
    Test number
    335418024363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper split & not clearing screen

  15. Fail142,631 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,631 miles
    Test number
    376678824335
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper split & not clearing screen

  16. Pass124,685 km (+462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,685 km
    Test number
    596944233391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,223 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,223 km
    Test number
    855956953030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail124,223 km4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,223 km
    Test number
    437603753048
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T281 LBK

Does T281 LBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 LBK expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 LBK?
The MOT on T281 LBK expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 LBK done?
T281 LBK was recorded at 188,083 km at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 5,053 km a year.
Has T281 LBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 LBK has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T281 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 T281 LBK find?
T281 LBK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking; oil leak, but not excessive; corrosion on offside sill, and 1 more.

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