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HS51 YBG

2002 Mazda Bongo

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,178 mi
Last recorded177,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 YBG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 177,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixie (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 175,147 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 175,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 170,615 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 168,105 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 162,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 156,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,717 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 146,716 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 133,242 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 13 Jan 2020 133,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,199 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,879 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,403 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,517 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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HS51 YBG is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HS51 YBG, 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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What year was HS51 YBG registered?

HS51 YBG is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is HS51 YBG safe to buy?

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