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Mazda Bongo

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

T430 LAFMOT history

T430 LAF is a silver and grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 1 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,346 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T430 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T430 LAF was last recorded at 142,346 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 5,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,245 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,101 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,346 miles
  • 2024 – 137,245 miles
  • 2023 – 135,837 miles
  • 2022 – 130,751 miles
  • 2021 – 120,623 miles
  • 2020 – 118,172 miles
  • 2019 – 116,945 miles
  • 2018 – 115,635 miles
  • 2017 – 109,283 miles
  • 2015 – 98,218 miles
  • 2013 – 85,021 miles
  • 2012 – 74,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,346 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 x member rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,346 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,346 miles
    Test number
    261026881644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,245 miles (+1,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,245 miles
    Test number
    943149562241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass135,837 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,837 miles
    Test number
    969425717811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,654 miles (+505)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,654 miles
    Test number
    813298944318
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail135,149 miles (+4,398)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,149 miles
    Test number
    676758321375
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing all 3 (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass130,751 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,751 miles
    Test number
    106288499081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,258 miles (+9,635)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,258 miles
    Test number
    473590341387
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,623 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,623 miles
    Test number
    370756979753
    • AdvisoryFront x member rusty

  9. Fail120,595 miles (+2,423)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,595 miles
    Test number
    692334645891
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront x member rusty

  10. Pass118,172 miles (+1,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,172 miles
    Test number
    495291449872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryRad x member rusty
    • AdvisorySome suspension moving parts rusty

  11. Pass116,945 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    318987441153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,939 miles (+1,304)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,939 miles
    Test number
    106766364045
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass115,635 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,635 miles
    Test number
    167541586025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,283 miles
    Test number
    841007301918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,283 km (+5,898)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,283 km
    Test number
    887896765879
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure both (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,385 km (+58)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,385 km
    Test number
    385994765453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,327 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,327 km
    Test number
    644264097057
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass98,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,218 miles
    Test number
    426386055166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,218 km (+6,474)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,218 km
    Test number
    186424655159
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre misshaped

  20. Pass91,744 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,744 km
    Test number
    678962244130
    • 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)

  21. Pass85,021 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    667714863149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated
    • NoteHeadlamps misted

  22. Fail85,020 miles (+10,513)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    168804863110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated
    • NoteHeadlamps misted

  23. Pass74,507 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,507 miles
    Test number
    815220332190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,409 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,409 miles
    Test number
    428044922119
    • 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)

  25. Pass70,275 km1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,275 km
    Test number
    158433641131
    • DangerousAll four tyres perished quite badly but cords not exposed at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll 4 disc corroided not excessive at time of test

Questions about T430 LAF

Does T430 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T430 LAF expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T430 LAF?
The MOT on T430 LAF expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T430 LAF done?
T430 LAF was recorded at 142,346 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has T430 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T430 LAF has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T430 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 T430 LAF find?
T430 LAF passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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