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Mazda Bongo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T685 YABMOT history

T685 YAB is a white diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,053 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
157,053 km
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,840 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 YAB was last recorded at 157,053 km on 5 Sept 2025, 2 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,051 km · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 km
Average per year
2,840 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,053 km
  • 2024 – 156,426 km
  • 2021 – 142,532 km
  • 2016 – 129,914 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,053 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • SLIGHT OIL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,053 km (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,053 km
    Test number
    813142800566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail157,051 km (+625)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,051 km
    Test number
    228108302372
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush exesive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass156,426 km (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,426 km
    Test number
    686663126574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,415 km5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,415 km
    Test number
    403053001800
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass153,006 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,006 miles
    Test number
    416842136456
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail153,006 miles (+5,152)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,006 miles
    Test number
    109840092353
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass147,854 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,854 miles
    Test number
    973135978266
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,532 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,532 km
    Test number
    853074593516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpeedometer slow to operate

  9. Pass141,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,615 miles
    Test number
    819816158670
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail141,615 miles (+2,172)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,615 miles
    Test number
    912230710188
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,443 miles
    Test number
    490488075649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,443 miles (+4,219)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,443 miles
    Test number
    881184462710
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  13. Pass135,224 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,224 miles
    Test number
    379109594942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK

  14. Fail135,196 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,196 miles
    Test number
    173914329108
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK

  15. Pass129,914 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,914 km
    Test number
    357570437421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,168 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    997171816966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,731 miles
    Test number
    555741264265
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail121,731 miles (+323)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,731 miles
    Test number
    985370564289
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteFront wiper smseary

  19. Pass121,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    121,408 miles
    Test number
    576352722311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail121,408 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,408 miles
    Test number
    658542822383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T685 YAB

Does T685 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T685 YAB expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T685 YAB?
The MOT on T685 YAB expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T685 YAB done?
T685 YAB was recorded at 157,053 km at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 2,840 km a year.
Has T685 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 YAB has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T685 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 T685 YAB find?
T685 YAB passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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