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HS51 YBW

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

257,059 mi
Last recorded257,059 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 YBW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 257,059 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 249,062 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 231,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 231,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 215,238 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 15 May 2023 215,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 6 May 2022 199,505 miles

exhaust is corroded

front number plate is damage

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2022 199,505 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

front number plate is damage

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2021 185,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate is damaged

Fail 6 May 2021 185,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate is damaged

Pass 14 May 2020 175,700 miles

front number plate damaged

front pads look low

Pass 18 Apr 2019 159,428 miles

all 4 tyres worn especialy passenger side front

Pass 13 Apr 2018 139,294 miles

front number plate is damage

Fail 13 Apr 2018 139,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front number plate is damage

rear brake pads are low

Pass 10 Apr 2017 123,098 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 123,098 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,915 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

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 YBW is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

HS51 YBW is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is HS51 YBW safe to buy?

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