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WJ51 FWF

2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,656 mi
Last recorded131,656 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FWF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,656 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 131,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 131,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,491 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 131,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co reading 0.98 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Oct 2023 131,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,077 miles

Corrosion to underside + holes outside prescribed area (rear n/s sill)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion appearing to underside

Fail 9 Sep 2021 130,384 miles

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

Corrosion to n/s/f inner sill and appearing to underside

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 129,773 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components with holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,424 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside and holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,861 miles

corrosion appearing underside

Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,469 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,590 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,464 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 119,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust pipe rusty at joints

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some cracking tread all tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,413 miles

all tyres perished

both headlight lens starting to discoloured

exhaust getting rusty

o/s/f suspension mount / step getting rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,933 miles

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,348 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 94,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,918 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,859 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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WJ51 FWF is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 129,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ51 FWF, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ51 FWF registered?

WJ51 FWF is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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