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WJ51 GPO

2013 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,522 mi
Last recorded166,522 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 GPO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 166,522 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 166,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 159,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 151,175 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 151,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has bulges on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front heat shield loose around exhaust pipe

Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 143,441 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 131,759 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 131,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 122,425 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 118,617 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 117,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 115,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,065 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,014 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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WJ51 GPO is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 WJ51 GPO, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ51 GPO registered?

WJ51 GPO is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is WJ51 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 GPO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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