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WK51 MBU

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

248,450 mi
Last recorded248,450 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 MBU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 248,450 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 248,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced need polish (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills holed outer . both wheel arches holed nsf inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2024 234,240 miles

Both Front Headlamps opaque

N/S Outer Sill Corroded

O/S/R Outer Sill Corrosion Noted

Fail 14 May 2024 234,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill / Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both Front Headlamps opaque

N/S Outer Sill Corroded

O/S/R Outer Sill Corrosion Noted

Pass 24 May 2023 223,945 miles

Both front headlamps opaque

Corrosion to N/S/F Outer Sill

Note damage to N/S/R Light lens unit

Fail 24 May 2023 223,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Both Rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/F Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Both front headlamps opaque

Corrosion to N/S/F Outer Sill

Movement noted to Both Rear Centre Anti Roll Bar Bushes

Note damage to N/S/R Light lens unit

Pass 15 Aug 2022 214,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 195,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 186,968 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 186,968 miles

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

Both front headlamps opaque

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 172,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 163,069 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 145,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 128,806 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 128,806 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,930 miles

oil leak

slight surface corrotion under vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2016 116,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

slight surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,570 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 99,561 miles

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

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

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

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

All four tyres on vehicle bably perished and cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,388 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 MBU is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WK51 MBU, 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 WK51 MBU registered?

WK51 MBU is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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