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WD51 LYG

2017 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,891 mi
Last recorded71,891 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LYG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,891 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking in tread . no visible cord ,

Fail 6 Oct 2025 71,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking into boot (2.1.5 (a))

all four tyres perished and cracking in tread . no visible cord ,

Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,325 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,033 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 68,033 miles

various underbody components corroded

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,609 miles

Various underbody area's and component's have surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2022 67,607 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Various underbody area's and component's have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,922 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 66,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,216 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,571 miles

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

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

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,076 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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WD51 LYG is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 LYG, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WD51 LYG registered?

WD51 LYG is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 October 2017.

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The MOT history for WD51 LYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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