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HW51 LCK

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,432 mi
Last recorded105,432 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 LCK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,432 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 105,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 100,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,704 miles

Both inner sills corroding

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,029 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,838 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,146 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 78,146 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,899 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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HW51 LCK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 HW51 LCK, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW51 LCK registered?

HW51 LCK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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