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HS51 YDV

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

193,979 mi
Last recorded193,979 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 YDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 193,979 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear n/s and o/s anti roll D bushes beginning to separate

Pass 11 Oct 2024 175,893 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 175,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the deep cracks, edges of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the deep cracks, edges of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks, edges of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks, edges of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 171,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 171,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens tape applied (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 164,596 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 164,596 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 156,377 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 156,377 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 22 Sep 2020 140,928 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 140,928 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,033 miles

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

Fuel cup seal slightly cracked

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 120,033 miles

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

Fuel cup seal slightly cracked

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,627 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YDV is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

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

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