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RG51 GLV

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,584 mi
Last recorded182,584 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GLV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 182,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight dampness to nearside steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2021 176,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 168,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 168,627 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quater panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 157,743 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 157,743 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 157,252 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 137,990 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 137,990 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 133,130 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front fog lamps not working

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,387 miles

Nearside Front getting low + worn on edges

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished but not allowing dirt ingress

exhaust system rusty

handbrake travel getting high

oil leaks

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2016 125,387 miles

Nearside Front getting low + worn on edges

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished but not allowing dirt ingress

exhaust system rusty

handbrake travel getting high

oil leaks

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,346 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 120,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 114,451 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 102,907 miles

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

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,336 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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RG51 GLV is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RG51 GLV, 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.

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What year was RG51 GLV registered?

RG51 GLV is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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