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WJ51 GDE

2001 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,016 mi
Last recorded189,016 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 GDE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 189,016 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 173,936 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 173,892 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

both front tyres bearing uneven

steering rack damp

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded through but not with in limits

Pass 26 Sep 2022 170,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both rear arches

exhaust flexi in poor condition

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Sep 2022 170,741 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both rear arches

exhaust flexi in poor condition

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Sep 2021 167,666 miles

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

Central exhaust flexi outer skin splitting/corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan towards outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn and have play

Rear wheel arches excessively corroded but not within any prescribed area

corrosion on underside of vehicle that is either not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 167,666 miles

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

Central exhaust flexi outer skin splitting/corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan towards outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn and have play

Rear wheel arches excessively corroded but not within any prescribed area

corrosion on underside of vehicle that is either not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 163,441 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

Rear wheel arches/rear of outer sills corroded but either not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

corrosion on underside of vehicle in places but not yet considered excessive

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 159,963 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded but not yet within any prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded but not yet within any prescribed area

corrosion in places on underside of vehicle that is either not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

rear wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 155,878 miles

Centre exhaust system flexi poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Some bulbs in centre stop light not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 155,878 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 Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens frosted effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Centre exhaust system flexi poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Some bulbs in centre stop light not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 150,636 miles

Offside Front underside of vehicle has corrosion but not yet considered excessive

Offside Rear anti roll bar droplink has play in lower bush

Offside headlamp beam pattern weak

Rear both outer wheel arches corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Rear of nearside outer sill corroded but not yet considered excessive

sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills

Fail 13 Sep 2017 150,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front underside of vehicle has corrosion but not yet considered excessive

Offside Rear anti roll bar droplink has play in lower bush

Offside headlamp beam pattern weak

Rear both outer wheel arches corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Rear of nearside outer sill corroded but not yet considered excessive

sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,358 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 146,354 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 143,137 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 143,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 132,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 111,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,133 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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WJ51 GDE is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 WJ51 GDE, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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