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VF51 AXZ

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,829 mi
Last recorded149,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AXZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 149,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 147,882 miles

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 142,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,668 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 135,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,602 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,896 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,209 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,599 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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VF51 AXZ is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc 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 VF51 AXZ, 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 VF51 AXZ?

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What year was VF51 AXZ registered?

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

Is VF51 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AXZ 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.

Does VF51 AXZ have outstanding finance?

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