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WK51 LFH

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,448 mi
Last recorded188,448 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 LFH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 188,448 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 188,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 183,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 172,609 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 172,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine coolant leak

Pass 31 Aug 2022 162,271 miles

Front both position lamps flickering

Pass 13 Aug 2021 160,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 155,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 150,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 145,483 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,574 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,529 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Rear seat belt slight mark in webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion in secondary skin at tow bar mounting point in rear "x" member

Pass 27 May 2015 123,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

outer sills covered with trims unable to check corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 115,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 29 May 2013 106,095 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 106,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 LFH is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFH, 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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What year was WK51 LFH registered?

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

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