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FB51 AUW

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

192,210 mi
Last recorded192,210 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AUW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 192,210 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 187,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 181,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 181,234 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust hole within 30cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust hole within 30cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 181,022 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 181,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 177,938 miles

both front inner sills have corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 170,804 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to outer tyre wall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner front sills

Fail 18 Aug 2020 170,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front damage to outer tyre wall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror damaged but working

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner front sills

Pass 7 May 2019 160,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front damage to outer tyre wall

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside temporary repair to mirror

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 160,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front damage to outer tyre wall

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside temporary repair to mirror

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 153,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 153,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 151,417 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut but not showing cord

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 136,359 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall but no exposed cords

Fail 28 Apr 2016 136,359 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall but no exposed cords

Pass 23 Apr 2015 124,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,116 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four brake disc faces corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 122,116 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four brake disc faces corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,823 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 120,809 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 120,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,374 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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FB51 AUW is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 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 FB51 AUW, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB51 AUW is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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