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Mazda Bongo

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

T471 LAFMOT history

T471 LAF is a white and grey petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 17 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 175,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,983 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 LAF was last recorded at 175,983 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 6,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,531 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,452 miles
Average per year
6,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,983 miles
  • 2025 – 169,531 miles
  • 2024 – 164,091 miles
  • 2023 – 157,057 miles
  • 2022 – 153,551 miles
  • 2021 – 148,114 miles
  • 2020 – 145,508 miles
  • 2015 – 132,292 miles
  • 2014 – 112,417 miles
  • 2012 – 84,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,983 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront cross member corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,983 miles (+6,452)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,983 miles
    Test number
    289226393024
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  2. Pass169,531 miles (+5,440)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,531 miles
    Test number
    153991795409
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass164,091 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,091 miles
    Test number
    664127741806
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail164,091 miles (+7,034)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,091 miles
    Test number
    577426816691
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass157,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,057 miles
    Test number
    162329062023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail157,057 miles (+3,506)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,057 miles
    Test number
    994736840929
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced contact burnt cleaned and tightened its grip (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass153,551 miles (+5,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,551 miles
    Test number
    744390775808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to side wall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass148,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,114 miles
    Test number
    775976584798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,114 miles (+2,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,114 miles
    Test number
    648719906705
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass145,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,508 miles
    Test number
    873643067941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,508 miles (+13,216)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,508 miles
    Test number
    675091186382
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront damage to front end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass132,292 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,292 miles
    Test number
    879058325153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic over sills fitted

  13. Fail132,291 miles (+19,874)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,291 miles
    Test number
    975628125197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic over sills fitted

  14. Pass112,417 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,417 miles
    Test number
    296015484056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlastic over sills fitted

  15. Fail112,417 miles (+27,465)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,417 miles
    Test number
    386874984061
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlastic over sills fitted

  16. Pass84,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    349312742328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,946 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,946 km
    Test number
    546239032349
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about T471 LAF

Does T471 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T471 LAF is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T471 LAF?
The MOT on T471 LAF is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T471 LAF done?
T471 LAF was recorded at 175,983 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,870 miles a year.
Has T471 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 LAF has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T471 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 T471 LAF find?
T471 LAF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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