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MY51 JAP

2001 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,170 mi
Last recorded150,170 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 JAP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 150,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 148,914 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 147,595 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 140,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,373 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 126,373 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,979 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,452 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,817 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 87,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,396 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, front wishbones bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 80,396 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, front wishbones bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,489 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,489 miles

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

All tyres heavily perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres slightly perished on tread edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,265 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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MY51 JAP is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MY51 JAP, 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 MY51 JAP registered?

MY51 JAP is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is MY51 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 JAP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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