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HS51 YHU

2013 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,321 mi
Last recorded159,321 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 YHU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 159,321 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 157,334 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 155,804 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 155,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lens's need cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Appears to be leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 153,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 152,559 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 149,529 miles

Front Headlamps blue.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,187 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 144,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 144,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Orange light emitted. (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 140,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 137,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 128,337 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 128,334 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre caseings cracking but not to chords

Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre caseings cracking but not to chords

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 YHU is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 HS51 YHU, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HS51 YHU registered?

HS51 YHU is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2013.

Is HS51 YHU safe to buy?

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