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Mazda Bongo

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

T447 YABMOT history

T447 YAB is a blue and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
186,276 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T447 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T447 YAB was last recorded at 186,276 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,090 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
5,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,276 miles
  • 2025 – 180,679 miles
  • 2024 – 173,454 miles
  • 2023 – 161,747 miles
  • 2022 – 160,502 miles
  • 2020 – 147,928 miles
  • 2019 – 137,950 miles
  • 2018 – 133,475 miles
  • 2016 – 129,786 miles
  • 2015 – 120,821 miles
  • 2014 – 115,542 miles
  • 2013 – 111,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,276 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,276 miles (+186)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    186,276 miles
    Test number
    784802478488
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail186,090 miles (+5,411)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,090 miles
    Test number
    917726658061
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass180,679 miles (+72)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,679 miles
    Test number
    994527874528
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal

  4. Fail180,607 miles (+7,153)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,607 miles
    Test number
    449938194632
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass173,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    173,454 miles
    Test number
    243188457918
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail173,454 miles (+11,707)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,454 miles
    Test number
    107961794453
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,747 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,747 miles
    Test number
    402154576439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,737 miles (+1,235)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,737 miles
    Test number
    237559653197
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,502 miles (+4,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,502 miles
    Test number
    952892066676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass156,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,451 miles
    Test number
    975515210265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail156,451 miles (+8,523)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,451 miles
    Test number
    783753033096
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,928 miles (+9,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,928 miles
    Test number
    258197530145
    • AdvisoryDeterioration on exhaust system and slight blow.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryPitting on front brake discs inner face.

  13. Pass137,950 miles (+513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,950 miles
    Test number
    461108013471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass137,437 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,437 miles
    Test number
    947488220860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,475 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    133,475 miles
    Test number
    953361419869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    365070270004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,786 miles (+4,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    472179566153
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion on seal behind the front wheel in two places (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass125,648 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,648 miles
    Test number
    697857723828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,821 miles (+5,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,821 miles
    Test number
    347036015003
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Pass115,542 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,542 miles
    Test number
    618137084091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,259 miles
    Test number
    866451033158
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass105,183 km (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,183 km
    Test number
    535523632103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,736 km (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,736 km
    Test number
    315841841159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,312 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,312 km
    Test number
    654085450126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T447 YAB

Does T447 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T447 YAB is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T447 YAB?
The MOT on T447 YAB is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T447 YAB done?
T447 YAB was recorded at 186,276 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,719 miles a year.
Has T447 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T447 YAB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T447 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 T447 YAB find?
T447 YAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, and 6 more.

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