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WJ51 GOX

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,800 mi
Last recorded176,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 GOX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 176,800 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

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

rear brake disc badly pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 176,800 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamps fadded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

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

rear brake disc badly pitted

Fail 24 May 2018 176,760 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 170,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 165,545 miles

front brake discs poor condition

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,491 miles

front brake disc edges rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2014 117,804 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 117,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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WJ51 GOX is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 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 WJ51 GOX, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ51 GOX registered?

WJ51 GOX is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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