
Mazda Bongo
White and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,500 cc
Y257 EBYMOT history
Y257 EBY is a white and silver petrol Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,930 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 150,930 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 11 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y257 EBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Bongo
- Colour
- White and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y257 EBY was last recorded at 150,930 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,612 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,318 miles
- Average per year
- 6,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,930 miles
- 2025 – 148,612 miles
- 2024 – 144,484 miles
- 2023 – 138,921 miles
- 2022 – 137,761 miles
- 2017 – 107,137 miles
- 2016 – 89,179 miles
- 2015 – 78,997 miles
- 2014 – 66,933 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake on limit of binding
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front to rear
- AdvisoryEml not working
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
- AdvisoryFront suspension subframe getting corroded in places
- AdvisorySome high level brake lights not working
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.
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail150,930 miles (+2,318)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,930 miles
- Test number
- 805701719006
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake on limit of binding
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front to rear
- AdvisoryEml not working
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
- AdvisoryFront suspension subframe getting corroded in places
- AdvisorySome high level brake lights not working
Pass148,612 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 148,612 miles
- Test number
- 690139160456
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail148,610 miles (+2,617)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,610 miles
- Test number
- 766671209114
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail145,993 miles (+1,509)12 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,993 miles
- Test number
- 665517115740
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,484 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 144,484 miles
- Test number
- 887236970156
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,477 miles (+1,262)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,477 miles
- Test number
- 373010316523
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,215 miles (+4,294)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,215 miles
- Test number
- 810921170687
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessively over the reading it should be (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under body corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass138,921 miles (+1,160)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 138,921 miles
- Test number
- 112192913360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,761 miles (+50)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 137,761 miles
- Test number
- 856568034267
- MinorLower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Coolant leak
Fail137,711 miles3 major2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,711 miles
- Test number
- 890128223726
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,735 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,735 km
- Test number
- 619819295837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,735 km (+2,084)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,735 km
- Test number
- 789093045029
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass133,651 km (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 133,651 km
- Test number
- 202468402347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted, seals securely
Fail133,650 km (+12,299)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,650 km
- Test number
- 189010400898
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to serious exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Incorrectly fitted, swept area severely reduced (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly poor beam image
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely
Pass121,351 km1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 121,351 km
- Test number
- 584043037189
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity os rear lamp cluster damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Fail121,351 km1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,351 km
- Test number
- 474004984688
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lenses faded (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity os rear lamp cluster damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass107,137 miles (+17,958)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 107,137 miles
- Test number
- 144010915616
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
Pass89,179 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,179 miles
- Test number
- 288041134281
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail89,179 miles (+10,182)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,179 miles
- Test number
- 949190013477
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass78,997 miles (+12,064)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 78,997 miles
- Test number
- 437689688340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 66,933 miles
- Test number
- 748373914282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,933 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,933 miles
- Test number
- 827951914215
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Questions about Y257 EBY
- Does Y257 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y257 EBY expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y257 EBY?
- The MOT on Y257 EBY expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y257 EBY done?
- Y257 EBY was recorded at 150,930 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,882 miles a year.
- Has Y257 EBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y257 EBY has failed 11 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y257 EBY 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 Y257 EBY find?
- Y257 EBY failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 10 more.
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