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Mazda Bongo

White and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T421 YABMOT history

T421 YAB is a white and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 236,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
236,730 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T421 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T421 YAB was last recorded at 236,730 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,385 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,345 miles
Average per year
8,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,730 miles
  • 2025 – 234,385 miles
  • 2024 – 233,298 miles
  • 2023 – 229,124 miles
  • 2022 – 220,962 miles
  • 2021 – 214,616 miles
  • 2019 – 202,374 miles
  • 2018 – 193,485 miles
  • 2016 – 180,725 miles
  • 2015 – 166,518 miles
  • 2014 – 156,134 miles
  • 2013 – 143,845 miles
  • 2012 – 130,257 miles
  • 2011 – 119,684 miles
  • 2010 – 108,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,730 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not workingRecorded 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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion on both sides rear wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,730 miles (+2,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    236,730 miles
    Test number
    984883666651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  2. Pass234,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    234,385 miles
    Test number
    930911127809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  3. Fail345,257 km7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    345,257 km
    Test number
    193892816250
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass233,298 miles (+4,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    233,298 miles
    Test number
    615903063412
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass229,124 miles (+8,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    229,124 miles
    Test number
    879025649952
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass220,962 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    220,962 miles
    Test number
    107895769303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail220,961 miles (+6,345)5 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,961 miles
    Test number
    459321337768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass214,616 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    214,616 miles
    Test number
    601866322462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail214,581 miles (+12,207)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,581 miles
    Test number
    146048922819
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass202,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    202,374 miles
    Test number
    860036343575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail202,374 miles (+8,889)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,374 miles
    Test number
    267446871308
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Flex Pipe Rubber Mounts Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass193,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    193,485 miles
    Test number
    994034972191
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail193,485 miles (+12,760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,485 miles
    Test number
    850132842728
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass180,725 miles (+14,207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    180,725 miles
    Test number
    435646314198
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass166,518 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    166,518 miles
    Test number
    132239878122
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sides rear wheel arches
    • AdvisoryVehicle just met the CO emissions levels. It would appear it need attention

  16. Fail166,516 miles (+10,382)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,516 miles
    Test number
    150709399399
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens excessively deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sides rear wheel arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle just met the CO emissions levels. It would appear it need attention

  17. Pass156,134 miles (+12,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    156,134 miles
    Test number
    408815914343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass143,845 miles (+13,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,845 miles
    Test number
    198936523350
    • NoteExhaust system corroding
    • NoteNearside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

  19. Pass130,257 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,257 miles
    Test number
    378338692258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,996 miles (+10,312)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,996 miles
    Test number
    677181592255
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  21. Pass119,684 miles (+11,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    119,684 miles
    Test number
    406121221397
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  22. Pass108,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    784014740364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,846 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,846 km
    Test number
    871398129365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T421 YAB

Does T421 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T421 YAB is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T421 YAB?
The MOT on T421 YAB is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T421 YAB done?
T421 YAB was recorded at 236,730 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 8,309 miles a year.
Has T421 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T421 YAB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T421 YAB 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 T421 YAB find?
T421 YAB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front fog light not working.

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