
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass153,810 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 153,810 miles
- Test number
- 894955769990
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass153,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 153,070 miles
- Test number
- 977478769846
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass152,593 miles (+1,068)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 152,593 miles
- Test number
- 874077912496
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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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