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Mazda Bongo

Silver and Bronze · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T289 SHLMOT history

T289 SHL is a silver and bronze diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 226,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
226,700 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver and Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T289 SHL was last recorded at 226,700 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 6,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,247 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,453 miles
Average per year
6,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,700 miles
  • 2025 – 220,247 miles
  • 2018 – 178,434 miles
  • 2017 – 167,918 miles
  • 2016 – 162,443 miles
  • 2015 – 159,877 miles
  • 2014 – 151,116 miles
  • 2009 – 121,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,700 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Under side corroded and rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,700 miles (+6,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    226,700 miles
    Test number
    307755842687
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  2. Pass220,247 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    220,247 miles
    Test number
    794578578947
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass216,062 km (+4,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    216,062 km
    Test number
    778296420427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass211,790 km (+87)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    211,790 km
    Test number
    329854779208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail211,703 km (+4,513)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,703 km
    Test number
    598094152232
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill two areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass207,190 km (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    207,190 km
    Test number
    418573110947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail207,186 km (+8,695)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,186 km
    Test number
    446884410733
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass198,491 km (+6,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    198,491 km
    Test number
    663383985256
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass192,443 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    192,443 km
    Test number
    732078983537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded and rusty

  10. Fail192,443 km (+6,922)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,443 km
    Test number
    956748732780
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded and rusty

  11. Pass185,521 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    185,521 km
    Test number
    723968121759
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass178,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    178,434 miles
    Test number
    551351801313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo dip stick accessible to check oil temperature
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded and rusty

  13. Fail178,434 miles (+10,516)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,434 miles
    Test number
    587366179811
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo dip stick accessible to check oil temperature
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded and rusty

  14. Pass167,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,918 miles
    Test number
    983419656777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail167,918 miles (+5,475)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,918 miles
    Test number
    989613354998
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass162,443 miles (+2,566)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    162,443 miles
    Test number
    105527298540
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass159,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,877 miles
    Test number
    864332109424
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded and rusty

  18. Fail159,877 miles (+8,761)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,877 miles
    Test number
    162841133782
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' garland hanging from mirror (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded and rusty

  19. Pass151,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    151,116 miles
    Test number
    796155834105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail150,989 km (+2,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,989 km
    Test number
    816412834120
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Fail148,250 km2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,250 km
    Test number
    206544123447
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass148,250 km (+7,112)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    148,250 km
    Test number
    666534223120
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass141,138 km (+5,004)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    141,138 km
    Test number
    627181802173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to see condition of brake pads due to wheel construction

  24. Pass136,134 km (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    136,134 km
    Test number
    978045891029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass127,708 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    127,708 km
    Test number
    243954300413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail127,708 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,708 km
    Test number
    834613900181
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass121,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,193 miles
    Test number
    682855089094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,458 km (+11,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,458 km
    Test number
    611718188050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass84,989 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,989 km
    Test number
    974023617122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T289 SHL

Does T289 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T289 SHL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T289 SHL?
The MOT on T289 SHL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T289 SHL done?
T289 SHL was recorded at 226,700 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,046 miles a year.
Has T289 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 SHL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T289 SHL 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 T289 SHL find?
T289 SHL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both side; under body corroded.

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