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WD51 LML

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,502 mi
Last recorded129,502 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LML
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 129,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 127,992 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 124,112 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 118,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

outer sills covered with plastic trims obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2019 103,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 99,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

under trays and engine covers and outer sills covered with plastic obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2017 93,178 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pads obscured unable to fully check

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring components

Pass 25 May 2016 86,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just ok at time of test (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered with black wax oil unable to fully check

n/s and o/s front wiper blades deteriorated but just ok at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2015 77,127 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under-seal unable to check corrosion

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2014 70,298 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 120,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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WD51 LML is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 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 WD51 LML, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD51 LML registered?

WD51 LML is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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