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Mazda Bongo

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T487 TBAMOT history

T487 TBA is a green diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 2 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
162,283 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T487 TBA was last recorded at 162,283 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2013: 96,625 miles, lower than 97,707 miles on 7 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,279 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,283 miles
  • 2024 – 153,825 miles
  • 2023 – 153,810 miles
  • 2022 – 153,070 miles
  • 2021 – 152,593 miles
  • 2020 – 151,525 miles
  • 2019 – 148,104 miles
  • 2018 – 142,764 miles
  • 2017 – 132,683 miles
  • 2016 – 118,762 miles
  • 2014 – 100,133 miles
  • 2013 – 96,625 miles
  • 2012 – 97,707 miles
  • 2011 – 91,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,283 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,283 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,283 miles
    Test number
    572494858097
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail162,279 miles (+8,454)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,279 miles
    Test number
    237666475554
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,825 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,825 miles
    Test number
    526756092356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail153,823 miles (+13)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,823 miles
    Test number
    476121548655
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass153,810 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,810 miles
    Test number
    894955769990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,808 miles (+4)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,808 miles
    Test number
    210358446470
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed fault in vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Fail153,804 miles (+734)6 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,804 miles
    Test number
    216717849634
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass153,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,070 miles
    Test number
    977478769846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,070 miles (+477)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,070 miles
    Test number
    821057899467
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass152,593 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,593 miles
    Test number
    874077912496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,525 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,525 miles
    Test number
    859207240823
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels binding slightly when rotated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in various places on rear floor and chassis also under sealed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner wheel arch repaired from outside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe exhaust also very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sill repaired and under sealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear also dust covers corroded and breaking up (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySome suspension components front and rear slightly corroded
  12. Fail151,518 miles (+3,414)11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,518 miles
    Test number
    115588636249
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))
  13. Pass148,104 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,104 miles
    Test number
    364769732113
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Fail148,101 miles (+5,337)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,101 miles
    Test number
    323910657716
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front slam panal badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of seatbelt anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass142,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,764 miles
    Test number
    489131395186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. Fail142,764 miles (+10,081)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,764 miles
    Test number
    906633499771
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  17. Pass132,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,683 miles
    Test number
    349946358881
    • AdvisoryFront non obligatory driving lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  18. Fail132,683 miles (+13,921)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,683 miles
    Test number
    724263160540
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront non obligatory driving lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  19. Pass118,762 miles (+18,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,762 miles
    Test number
    148324096636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass100,133 miles (+3,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    949909304399
    • 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. Pass96,625 miles (-1,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,625 miles
    Test number
    435345513496
    • 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)
  22. Pass97,707 miles (+2,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,707 miles
    Test number
    435282612300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail95,649 miles (+4,107)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    835924402317
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside inner sill rotted but not within prescribed area at front
    • NoteOffside inner sill rotted but not within prescribed area at front and centre
  24. Pass91,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,542 miles
    Test number
    236975101394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T487 TBA

Does T487 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T487 TBA expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T487 TBA?
The MOT on T487 TBA expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T487 TBA done?
T487 TBA was recorded at 162,283 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 5,325 miles a year.
Has T487 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 TBA has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T487 TBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T487 TBA find?
T487 TBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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