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Mazda Bongo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T285 LBKMOT history

T285 LBK is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,381 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
189,381 km
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,326 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 LBK was last recorded at 189,381 km on 17 Apr 2026, 3,582 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,799 km · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,582 km
Average per year
7,326 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,381 km
  • 2025 – 185,799 km
  • 2024 – 182,526 km
  • 2023 – 180,541 km
  • 2022 – 177,265 km
  • 2021 – 172,135 km
  • 2019 – 160,250 km
  • 2017 – 138,616 km
  • 2016 – 128,638 km
  • 2015 – 118,189 km
  • 2013 – 93,913 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,381 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Advise battery not standard Electrical terminals very close to bonnet not likely to cause electrical short at moment whilst secure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass189,381 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    189,381 km
    Test number
    782875372092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail189,381 km (+3,582)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,381 km
    Test number
    331494355762
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass185,799 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,799 km
    Test number
    723227833175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail185,799 km (+3,273)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,799 km
    Test number
    277154289795
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass182,526 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,526 km
    Test number
    297403583791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail182,526 km (+1,985)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,526 km
    Test number
    136397063248
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass180,541 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,541 km
    Test number
    221462665189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail180,541 km (+3,276)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,541 km
    Test number
    636882935217
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass177,265 km (+5,130)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,265 km
    Test number
    904172840371
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass172,135 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,135 km
    Test number
    598974429199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail172,135 km1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,135 km
    Test number
    985864239718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp not attached (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass168,043 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,043 miles
    Test number
    286495050346
    • MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Advise battery not standard Electrical terminals very close to bonnet not likely to cause electrical short at moment whilst secure (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail168,033 miles2 major1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,033 miles
    Test number
    449723322550
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Advise battery not standard Electrical terminals very close to bonnet not likely to cause electrical short at moment whilst secure (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass160,250 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,250 km
    Test number
    617596446123
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass150,212 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,212 miles
    Test number
    393078614728
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail150,210 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,210 miles
    Test number
    391644724835
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHead lights deteriorated

  17. Pass138,616 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,616 km
    Test number
    223120571832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides needs attention soon (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail138,616 km (+9,978)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,616 km
    Test number
    940245511300
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens dirty (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens dirty (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides needs attention soon (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass128,638 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,638 km
    Test number
    124543392755
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Fail128,638 km (+10,449)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,638 km
    Test number
    605708348096
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass118,189 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,189 km
    Test number
    406069475047
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass105,378 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,378 miles
    Test number
    695796284095
    • NoteFront tyres are close to the limit and are cracking and wearing smooth inner shoulders.
    • NoteRear tyres are cracking
    • NoteSome wear in n/s/r and o/s/r drop link bushes

  23. Pass93,913 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,913 km
    Test number
    146635893418
    • NoteBoth front and rear tyres starting to perish

  24. Fail93,910 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,910 miles
    Test number
    378704493027
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth front and rear tyres starting to perish

Questions about T285 LBK

Does T285 LBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 LBK is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 LBK?
The MOT on T285 LBK is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 LBK done?
T285 LBK was recorded at 189,381 km at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,326 km a year.
Has T285 LBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 LBK has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T285 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 T285 LBK find?
T285 LBK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.

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