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SE51 ESN

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,346 mi
Last recorded205,346 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 ESN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 205,346 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded, brake pipes corroded, exhaust system corroded, chassis, sills, underbody, undersealed

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 199,237 miles

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brake pipes corroded exhaust system heavily corroded, chassis heavily corroded

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 199,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brake pipes corroded exhaust system heavily corroded, chassis heavily corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 193,191 miles

Chassis heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system heavily corroded

Oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2023 193,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system heavily corroded

Oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2022 186,288 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2022 186,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2021 177,286 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

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

Oil leaks

Fail 5 May 2021 177,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2020 169,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 163,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 155,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 146,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 137,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 129,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 129,838 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 122,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 113,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 110,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 106,232 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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SE51 ESN is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SE51 ESN, 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 SE51 ESN registered?

SE51 ESN is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SE51 ESN safe to buy?

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