Mazda Bongo
White and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T285 GBTMOT history
T285 GBT is a white and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,332 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 185,332 km
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,658 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T285 GBT
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T285 GBT was last recorded at 185,332 km on 18 Feb 2026, 462 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,870 km · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 462 km
- Average per year
- 2,658 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,332 km
- 2025 – 184,870 km
- 2024 – 184,446 km
- 2023 – 182,405 km
- 2022 – 180,475 km
- 2020 – 173,550 km
- 2019 – 170,749 km
- 2018 – 164,597 km
- 2017 – 159,956 km
- 2016 – 159,850 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,332 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Engine cross member rusting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Wheel trims fitted all round
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,332 km (+462)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 185,332 km
- Test number
- 274518414619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,870 km7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 184,870 km
- Test number
- 908723562600
- AdvisoryEngine crossmember corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail184,870 km (+424)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,870 km
- Test number
- 346613729555
- 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))
- AdvisoryEngine crossmember corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass184,446 km6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 184,446 km
- Test number
- 886033053796
- AdvisoryNearside Engine cross member rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail184,446 km (+2,041)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,446 km
- Test number
- 627753261258
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Engine cross member rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass182,405 km2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 182,405 km
- Test number
- 671398599649
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Slight cracking to both front strut top mount rubbers.
- AdvisoryNearside Engine cross member rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Fail182,405 km (+1,930)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,405 km
- Test number
- 613244863245
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Slight cracking to both front strut top mount rubbers.
- AdvisoryNearside Engine cross member rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Pass180,475 km3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 180,475 km
- Test number
- 805200400557
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting cross beam very badly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
- AdvisoryWheel trims fitted all round
Pass176,122 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 176,122 miles
- Test number
- 419847152935
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass173,550 km (+2,801)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2021
- Odometer
- 173,550 km
- Test number
- 467794632686
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND
Pass170,749 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2020
- Odometer
- 170,749 km
- Test number
- 812238357025
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail170,749 km (+6,152)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,749 km
- Test number
- 789320673902
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass164,597 km (+4,641)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 164,597 km
- Test number
- 114864519346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,956 km (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 159,956 km
- Test number
- 878663148449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,850 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 159,850 km
- Test number
- 462717966891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T285 GBT
- Does T285 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 GBT is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T285 GBT?
- The MOT on T285 GBT is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T285 GBT done?
- T285 GBT was recorded at 185,332 km at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,658 km a year.
- Has T285 GBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T285 GBT has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T285 GBT 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 T285 GBT find?
- T285 GBT passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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