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WJ51 GBO

2001 Mazda MPV

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

226,102 mi
Last recorded226,102 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MPV103,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 GBO
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 226,102 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 226,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 221,551 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 221,473 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 215,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 212,525 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 210,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 210,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/r secondary lamp inop.

o/s inner sill corroded through but not structure or mounting position.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 205,100 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 194,800 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 185,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 138,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear and main brake pipes waxoild cannot check for corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Feb 2016 183,179 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear and main brake pipes waxoild cannot check for corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 182,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes waxoild

Fail 8 Jan 2014 173,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface rust to floor of van

Pass 8 Jan 2014 173,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface rust to floor of van

Pass 22 Oct 2012 159,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 157,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 146,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 146,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 133,724 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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WJ51 GBO is a 2001 Mazda MPV in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ51 GBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ51 GBO registered?

WJ51 GBO is a 2001 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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