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WD51 LRF

2014 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,766 mi
Last recorded85,766 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LRF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,766 miles

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

Front Lower both sides/suspension arms/corroding

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake getting long

Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,811 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front flexi exhaust weak

front lower cross member corroding

side skirts fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,167 miles

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

Front Lower cross member corroding/under radiator

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2023 83,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/going behind sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower cross member corroding/under radiator

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2022 81,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within legal limits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 81,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within legal limits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,672 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,659 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 75,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively normal blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all stepped and out of shape. 195/80/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 74,498 miles

both front tyres inner edge is slightly stepped.195/80/15.

Fail 9 May 2019 74,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper leaving lines on screen.

both front tyres inner edge is slightly stepped.195/80/15.

Pass 9 May 2018 72,766 miles

both front lower ball joint boots perished.

both front tyres on inner edge slightly stepped.

Pass 3 May 2017 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid level getting low

Fail 3 May 2017 69,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 69,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 66,228 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 59,084 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 59,079 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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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WD51 LRF is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 WD51 LRF, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WD51 LRF registered?

WD51 LRF is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2014.

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