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BC51 OYR

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,027 mi
Last recorded216,027 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 OYR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 216,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 216,027 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 214,012 miles

front (both front fog light not working

Fail 27 Nov 2024 214,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front fog lights not working

Pass 13 Oct 2023 209,198 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 209,194 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 200,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 192,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 187,442 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 OYR is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

BC51 OYR is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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