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BC51 NDX

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,325 mi
Last recorded180,325 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NDX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 180,325 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 180,314 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 176,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 174,376 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 174,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 172,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 172,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 169,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 167,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 164,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 160,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 156,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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BC51 NDX is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 NDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC51 NDX registered?

BC51 NDX is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is BC51 NDX safe to buy?

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