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BC51 NVF

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

276,766 mi
Last recorded276,766 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NVF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 276,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 276,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 276,039 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 276,039 miles

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 275,809 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges and close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 12 Jun 2024 275,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges and close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 259,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 244,598 miles

Nearside Front Axle oil seal moist

Pass 12 May 2021 229,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,027 miles

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 NVF is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVF, 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.

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What year was BC51 NVF registered?

BC51 NVF is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BC51 NVF safe to buy?

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