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WP51 ZRC

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,567 mi
Last recorded163,567 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 ZRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 163,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 161,087 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 161,086 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 156,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 151,348 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 151,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,660 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 147,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 142,980 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,756 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 129,868 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 129,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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WP51 ZRC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP51 ZRC, 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 WP51 ZRC registered?

WP51 ZRC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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