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GX51 GKJ

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,358 mi
Last recorded204,358 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 GKJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 204,358 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 204,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke risk of damage to car and emission's machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 204,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 203,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 203,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working NS + OS (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 202,545 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS outer wheel arch's corroding / corresponding seats missing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 202,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS outer wheel arch's corroding / corresponding seats missing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 194,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 190,740 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2020 190,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 184,706 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside (3mm)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 173,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2017 165,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 151,971 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 140,022 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 140,003 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 127,471 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,740 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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GX51 GKJ is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX51 GKJ, 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 GX51 GKJ registered?

GX51 GKJ is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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