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WD51 LXP

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

293,812 mi
Last recorded293,812 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LXP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 293,812 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 281,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 281,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 281,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 257,357 miles

Offside outer sill corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2022 230,444 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 230,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 209,128 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 209,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 191,360 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 191,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 172,600 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 172,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 151,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 137,391 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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WD51 LXP is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 131,844 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD51 LXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD51 LXP registered?

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

Is WD51 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD51 LXP shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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