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SN51 BBG

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 BBG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 77,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,030 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 68,023 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sile (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts sligthy corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Just passed emission,CO,fast idle

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,742 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 39,743 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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SN51 BBG is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SN51 BBG, 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

How do I check the history of SN51 BBG?

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What year was SN51 BBG registered?

SN51 BBG is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SN51 BBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 BBG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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