
Mazda Bongo
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc
T449 LAFMOT history
T449 LAF is a silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 205,358 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T449 LAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T449 LAF was last recorded at 205,358 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 205,349 miles · 20 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 9,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,358 miles
- 2025 – 198,409 miles
- 2024 – 187,409 miles
- 2023 – 180,040 miles
- 2022 – 174,944 miles
- 2021 – 174,879 miles
- 2019 – 150,610 miles
- 2018 – 138,834 miles
- 2017 – 125,379 miles
- 2016 – 111,834 miles
- 2015 – 102,556 miles
- 2014 – 90,869 miles
- 2013 – 81,092 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,358 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 205,358 miles
- Test number
- 649255253919
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail205,349 miles (+6,940)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,349 miles
- Test number
- 853970628147
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass198,409 miles (+11,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 198,409 miles
- Test number
- 913875569971
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails to rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body , sills , n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass187,409 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 187,409 miles
- Test number
- 825486391639
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded
Fail187,403 miles (+7,363)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,403 miles
- Test number
- 465496049971
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r & o/s/r upper spring mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f & o/s/f sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r outer sills & inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded
Pass180,040 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 180,040 miles
- Test number
- 594816712261
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r upper chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail180,003 miles (+5,059)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,003 miles
- Test number
- 522487302902
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass174,944 miles (+65)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 174,944 miles
- Test number
- 627089484820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion to structure and suspension components
Fail174,879 miles (+10,650)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,879 miles
- Test number
- 656216291811
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside And Suspension Have Multiple Areas Of Corrosion
Pass164,229 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 164,229 miles
- Test number
- 591407206895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion
Fail164,225 miles (+13,615)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,225 miles
- Test number
- 465021335777
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill By Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coolant leak Metal Heater Hose By Sill
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion
Pass150,610 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 150,610 miles
- Test number
- 220157266247
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp becoming opaque
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low
Fail150,610 miles (+11,776)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,610 miles
- Test number
- 896068585993
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp becoming opaque
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low
Pass138,834 miles (+13,455)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 138,834 miles
- Test number
- 402564407828
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass125,379 miles (+13,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 125,379 miles
- Test number
- 762378172061
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass111,834 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,834 miles
- Test number
- 159446364486
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Fail111,830 miles (+9,274)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,830 miles
- Test number
- 567092389719
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Pass102,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 102,556 miles
- Test number
- 206890595178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,550 miles (+11,681)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,550 miles
- Test number
- 367700195169
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass90,869 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 90,869 miles
- Test number
- 487565374184
- NoteRadio areal broken
Fail90,866 miles (+9,774)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,866 miles
- Test number
- 589885974195
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRadio areal broken
Pass81,092 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 81,092 miles
- Test number
- 457332093167
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail81,087 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,087 miles
- Test number
- 769502493166
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre slightly perished
Pass59,867 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 59,867 km
- Test number
- 208038982066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T449 LAF
- Does T449 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 LAF is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T449 LAF?
- The MOT on T449 LAF is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T449 LAF done?
- T449 LAF was recorded at 205,358 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 9,778 miles a year.
- Has T449 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T449 LAF has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T449 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 T449 LAF find?
- T449 LAF passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; coil spring corroded all 4; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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