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WJ51 GJF

2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,119 mi
Last recorded127,119 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 GJF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 127,119 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,677 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 118,243 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 118,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 116,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,345 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 113,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,883 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 105,880 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,287 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 101,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,104 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damaged the tread.

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack across the tread.

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre has slight damaged the tread.

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack across the tread.

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

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 GJF is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 WJ51 GJF, 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 GJF registered?

WJ51 GJF is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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