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WK51 LFO

2013 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

221,713 mi
Last recorded221,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 LFO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 221,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 221,713 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 204,758 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 204,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 186,280 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 171,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 171,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,387 miles

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

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

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

general vehicle condition rusty underneath

Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Nearside Outer TYRES NEARSIDE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

Offside Front Inner SOME CORROSION INNER FRONT OF OFFSIDE LOWER BODY SILL

Fail 14 Jun 2019 142,030 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Nearside Outer TYRES NEARSIDE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

Offside Front Inner SOME CORROSION INNER FRONT OF OFFSIDE LOWER BODY SILL

Pass 4 Jun 2018 137,860 miles

Offside Rear Inner position lamp dim

Pass 23 May 2017 133,713 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced MAY NEED HEADLIGHTS NEXT MOT (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% INNER BULB OUT (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2017 133,713 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing CENTRAL BUCKLE NOT IN POSITION (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced MAY NEED HEADLIGHTS NEXT MOT (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% INNER BULB OUT (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 126,816 miles

child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 25 May 2016 126,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 4 Jun 2015 119,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,475 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 116,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,501 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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WK51 LFO is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 WK51 LFO, 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.

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What year was WK51 LFO registered?

WK51 LFO is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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