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VA51 YBD

2001 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,460 mi
Last recorded184,460 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 YBD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 184,460 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 182,152 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broke (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 180,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 179,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill centre & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,774 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,345 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,690 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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VA51 YBD is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA51 YBD, 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 VA51 YBD registered?

VA51 YBD is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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