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CP51 ZBY

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

207,747 mi
Last recorded207,747 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 ZBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 207,747 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2024 206,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 202,295 miles

Offside chip in screen

patches of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2022 195,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 191,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 188,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 180,231 miles

n/s/f track rod dust cover deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2019 180,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 166,518 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2017 155,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust flexi joint corrded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 148,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,223 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 ZBY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CP51 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

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

Is CP51 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 ZBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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