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Mazda Bongo

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

T462 LAFMOT history

T462 LAF is a white and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 249,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
249,907 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T462 LAF
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
11 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T462 LAF was last recorded at 249,907 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 35,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,384 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
35,523 miles
Average per year
9,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,907 miles
  • 2021 – 214,384 miles
  • 2020 – 203,918 miles
  • 2019 – 191,107 miles
  • 2018 – 176,572 miles
  • 2017 – 167,640 miles
  • 2016 – 155,407 miles
  • 2015 – 147,303 miles
  • 2014 – 137,061 miles
  • 2013 – 125,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail249,907 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear most seat belt mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear most seat belt mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion and underseal applied
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe into rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPropshaft UJ joint worn
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight play in propshaft uj

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail249,907 miles2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,907 miles
    Test number
    537871329562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear most seat belt mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear most seat belt mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion and underseal applied
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe into rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft UJ joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  2. Pass244,282 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    244,282 km
    Test number
    810202463558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in propshaft uj
  3. Fail244,282 km (+391)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,282 km
    Test number
    489830081571
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in propshaft uj
  4. Fail243,891 km (+5,373)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,891 km
    Test number
    611316500254
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in propshaft uj
  5. Pass238,518 km (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    238,518 km
    Test number
    918875308517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail238,505 km (+5,632)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,505 km
    Test number
    574555607053
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass232,873 km (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    232,873 km
    Test number
    164203846868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail232,871 km (+10,057)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,871 km
    Test number
    537031503854
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass222,814 km (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    222,814 km
    Test number
    762327279331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail222,708 km1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,708 km
    Test number
    862289034589
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass214,384 miles (+10,466)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    214,384 miles
    Test number
    763639628097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass203,918 miles (+12,811)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    203,918 miles
    Test number
    425711416566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass191,107 miles (+14,535)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    191,107 miles
    Test number
    252210360399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass176,572 miles (+8,932)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    176,572 miles
    Test number
    120885664909
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at rear flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass167,640 miles (+12,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    167,640 miles
    Test number
    150396632799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass155,407 miles (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    155,407 miles
    Test number
    498213255797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass147,303 miles (+10,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    147,303 miles
    Test number
    913781109964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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 (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass137,061 miles (+11,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    187447544271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,618 miles
    Test number
    977886643253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass114,954 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,954 km
    Test number
    797554452277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T462 LAF

Does T462 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T462 LAF expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T462 LAF?
The MOT on T462 LAF expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T462 LAF done?
T462 LAF was recorded at 249,907 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,509 miles a year.
Has T462 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T462 LAF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T462 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 T462 LAF find?
T462 LAF failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 9 more.

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