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FB51 CLJ

2020 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,305 mi
Last recorded170,305 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda Bongo107,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 CLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 170,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 165,348 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 165,325 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 162,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 156,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 134,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 131,102 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 CLJ is a 2020 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2020 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 107,632 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 FB51 CLJ, 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 6 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FB51 CLJ registered?

FB51 CLJ is a 2020 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2020.

Is FB51 CLJ safe to buy?

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