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WD51 LWE

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,460 mi
Last recorded131,460 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LWE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 131,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from both rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 131,460 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from both rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 121,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,464 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

osr lamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2024 111,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine cut out mid test. Would not re start due to low voltage.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 85,121 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 85,121 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 70,864 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 LWE is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

WD51 LWE is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is WD51 LWE safe to buy?

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