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HC51 CFY

2001 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,641 mi
Last recorded108,641 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC51 CFY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,641 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 108,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,404 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 100,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,199 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,936 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,635 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 60,635 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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HC51 CFY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HC51 CFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HC51 CFY registered?

HC51 CFY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HC51 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC51 CFY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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