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WK51 KYS

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,711 mi
Last recorded223,711 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 KYS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 223,711 miles

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

Front Lower both sides/suspension arms/corroding

Lower sill covers

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jack point area/corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear all suspension arms/corroding

Rear handbrake travel getting long

Pass 22 Apr 2025 219,221 miles

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

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

Front Lower both sides/lower suspension arms/corroding

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Front steering rack boot/twisted

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

Rear handbrake travel getting long

Pass 9 Apr 2024 213,622 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2024 213,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 212,727 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 212,725 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 209,645 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 209,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 203,990 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 203,990 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 200,674 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 196,795 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2019 196,795 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018 187,792 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 187,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play securing nut loose (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play securing nut loose (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 179,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 179,205 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 169,172 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2016 169,172 miles

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

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

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

engine missfire

front reg plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2015 158,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 158,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 148,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 148,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 138,251 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 126,462 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 126,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 114,525 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs pitted

outer sills covered with plastic trims

Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,525 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs pitted

outer sills covered with plastic trims

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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WK51 KYS is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WK51 KYS, 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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WK51 KYS is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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