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VF51 AWP

2001 Mazda Bongo

Turquoise Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,428 mi
Last recorded170,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 170,428 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

Pass 1 Jul 2025 167,803 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 167,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 163,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 157,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 153,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,762 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 126,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 119,294 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 119,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,209 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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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VF51 AWP is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Turquoise with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VF51 AWP, 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 VF51 AWP registered?

VF51 AWP is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VF51 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AWP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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