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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T505 YABMOT history

T505 YAB is a black diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,830 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 YAB was last recorded at 160,830 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,932 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,898 miles
Average per year
6,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,830 miles
  • 2025 – 156,932 miles
  • 2023 – 139,219 miles
  • 2022 – 133,849 miles
  • 2021 – 117,682 miles
  • 2020 – 106,844 miles
  • 2019 – 102,265 miles
  • 2018 – 98,754 miles
  • 2016 – 90,310 miles
  • 2015 – 85,633 miles
  • 2014 – 80,781 miles
  • 2013 – 75,214 miles
  • 2012 – 65,418 miles
  • 2010 – 58,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,830 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle has underseal protective coating

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.

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded and split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,830 miles (+3,898)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,830 miles
    Test number
    227245227892
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has underseal protective coating

  2. Pass156,932 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,932 miles
    Test number
    303513295283
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail156,932 miles (+14,139)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,932 miles
    Test number
    972259784584
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass142,793 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,793 miles
    Test number
    405432299226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,219 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,219 miles
    Test number
    944042768581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,849 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,849 miles
    Test number
    149028646695
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded and split
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked, covers fitted

  7. Fail133,827 miles (+16,145)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,827 miles
    Test number
    912367010807
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer and under body sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended seats fitted wrong way round (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure mountings corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded and split
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked, covers fitted

  8. Pass117,682 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,682 miles
    Test number
    931444261208
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral row of seats possibly fitted wrong way round
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail117,673 miles (+10,829)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,673 miles
    Test number
    873724750243
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing buckle present/belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral row of seats possibly fitted wrong way round
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass106,844 miles (+4,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,844 miles
    Test number
    211041291748
    • 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))

  11. Pass102,265 miles (+3,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    680746275366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Sills Fitted

  12. Pass98,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,754 miles
    Test number
    137604248269
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted

  13. Pass94,709 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,709 km
    Test number
    471914551490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail94,709 km1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,709 km
    Test number
    716781886390
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass90,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,310 miles
    Test number
    395305314357
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail90,237 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,237 km
    Test number
    593608414994
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass85,633 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    729550635055
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  18. Fail85,633 miles (+4,852)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    479070435056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  19. Pass80,781 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,781 miles
    Test number
    786510834006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,214 miles (+9,796)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    477345723044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,418 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    835008112071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s headlamp lense in poor condition
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar D bushes perished

  22. Fail65,418 miles (+6,647)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    708778212004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s headlamp lense in poor condition
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar D bushes perished

  23. Fail58,771 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    491847540367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass58,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    671607540385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T505 YAB

Does T505 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 YAB is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T505 YAB?
The MOT on T505 YAB is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 YAB done?
T505 YAB was recorded at 160,830 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,492 miles a year.
Has T505 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 YAB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T505 YAB 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 T505 YAB find?
T505 YAB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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