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LJ51 JEH

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,600 mi
Last recorded139,600 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JEH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 139,600 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

minor age related cracking and perishing to all tyre outer sidewalls

minor perishing to both track rod end dust covers

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2024 136,933 miles

Minor perishing to suspension arm bushes

Slight play in both front stabiliser linkages

binding to both rear brakes

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

carried out test in wet conditions

corrosion to exhaust system

minor perishing to both track rod end dust covers

slight bind to nearside front brake

Fail 5 Jul 2024 136,933 miles

Minor perishing to suspension arm bushes

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

Slight play in both front stabiliser linkages

binding to both rear brakes

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

carried out test in wet conditions

corrosion to exhaust system

minor perishing to both track rod end dust covers

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 1 Aug 2023 135,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted masking some items

Pass 4 Aug 2022 133,466 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2022 133,322 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2021 130,482 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

under trays fitted masking some items

Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,311 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

offside rear fog light dulled

Fail 5 Aug 2020 129,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

offside rear fog light dulled

Pass 30 Jun 2019 127,479 miles

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

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2018 124,067 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 124,067 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 120,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 109,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,568 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 106,568 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

requires new rear wiper blade

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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LJ51 JEH is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 LJ51 JEH, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 JEH registered?

LJ51 JEH is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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