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N51 BWK

2015 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,180 mi
Last recorded168,180 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 BWK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 168,180 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 160,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 155,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 155,823 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 152,632 miles

Central Rear wiper blade defictive

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 152,626 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear wiper blade defictive

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 144,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 134,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 120,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 112,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 112,778 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

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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N51 BWK is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,564 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 N51 BWK, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N51 BWK registered?

N51 BWK is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2015.

Is N51 BWK safe to buy?

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