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CP51 ZBU

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

231,551 mi
Last recorded231,551 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 ZBU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 231,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 231,551 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 221,253 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 9 Nov 2022 221,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 4 Nov 2021 203,157 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 5 Nov 2020 199,596 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 199,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 190,678 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - possible pads sticking in carrier (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 184,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 184,968 miles

Emissions not tested unable to fit test equipement (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 175,625 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 175,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 163,975 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 163,975 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 151,076 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 151,076 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 137,272 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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CP51 ZBU is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP51 ZBU, 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 CP51 ZBU registered?

CP51 ZBU is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CP51 ZBU safe to buy?

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