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BC51 OZL

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,620 mi
Last recorded102,620 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,620 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,553 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 97,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 93,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,419 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 90,419 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 90,383 miles

Front Fuel hose insecure for heater (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel hose insecure for heater (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not accessible (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Fuel tank slightly loose diesel heater tank. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured underbody. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 72,531 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 OZL is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

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

Is BC51 OZL safe to buy?

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