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WO51 MKU

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,867 mi
Last recorded132,867 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 MKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 132,867 miles

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 4 Jun 2025 127,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 122,436 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,906 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,562 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 86,562 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,995 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre valve damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre valve damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,439 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,366 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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WO51 MKU is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WO51 MKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WO51 MKU registered?

WO51 MKU is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is WO51 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO51 MKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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