Mazda Bongo
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc
T293 LAFMOT history
T293 LAF is a silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,263 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 155,263 km
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,107 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T293 LAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T293 LAF was last recorded at 155,263 km on 5 May 2026, 6,245 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 149,018 km · 4 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,245 km
- Average per year
- 6,107 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,263 km
- 2024 – 149,018 km
- 2023 – 147,562 km
- 2022 – 145,315 km
- 2012 – 94,585 km
- 2011 – 88,196 km
- 2008 – 45,855 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,263 km
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,263 km10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 155,263 km
- Test number
- 895036487747
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass150,925 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 150,925 miles
- Test number
- 294350983131
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside airal lose in housing likely to fall out
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail150,925 miles (+16)5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,925 miles
- Test number
- 233596644909
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component insecure arch cover lose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside airal lose in housing likely to fall off
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail150,909 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,909 miles
- Test number
- 756580527564
- MajorFront Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rad crossmember corrosion on both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass149,018 km (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 149,018 km
- Test number
- 687249050159
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail149,013 km (+1,451)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,013 km
- Test number
- 414694117559
- DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass147,562 km (+2,247)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 147,562 km
- Test number
- 181357806784
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT FRONT CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass145,315 km (+101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 145,315 km
- Test number
- 535766088105
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT FRONT CROSS MEMBER SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail145,214 km2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,214 km
- Test number
- 864128743845
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front cross section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass143,172 miles (+1,696)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 143,172 miles
- Test number
- 575242543126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,476 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 141,476 miles
- Test number
- 235588305241
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail141,470 miles (+10,959)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,470 miles
- Test number
- 780505823785
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,511 miles (+6,393)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 130,511 miles
- Test number
- 499866570729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,118 miles (+10,035)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 124,118 miles
- Test number
- 205536869284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,083 miles (+10,384)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 114,083 miles
- Test number
- 273385764977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,699 miles (+1,318)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 103,699 miles
- Test number
- 911340923569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,381 miles (+64)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 102,381 miles
- Test number
- 297358705242
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteCoolant metal pipe corroding and starting to split
Fail102,317 miles (+1,419)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,317 miles
- Test number
- 728487895107
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteCoolant metal pipe corroding and starting to split
Pass100,898 miles (+2,299)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 100,898 miles
- Test number
- 997077294110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass98,599 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 98,599 miles
- Test number
- 845283793197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass94,585 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,585 km
- Test number
- 536573692123
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail94,585 km (+6,389)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,585 km
- Test number
- 736393092172
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass88,196 km3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 88,196 km
- Test number
- 759254491196
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s front brake disc pitted
Pass80,226 miles (+11,379)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 80,226 miles
- Test number
- 993802680120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 68,847 miles
- Test number
- 894790579105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,855 km2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 45,855 km
- Test number
- 542686758142
- DangerousN/s and o/s front tyres perished and slight spliting
- DangerousN/s and o/s rear tyres split and perished but cords not exposed at time of test
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Questions about T293 LAF
- Does T293 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T293 LAF is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T293 LAF?
- The MOT on T293 LAF is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T293 LAF done?
- T293 LAF was recorded at 155,263 km at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,107 km a year.
- Has T293 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T293 LAF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T293 LAF 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 T293 LAF find?
- T293 LAF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 10 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 7 more.
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