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YM51 SSK

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,928 mi
Last recorded169,928 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 SSK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 169,928 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 168,752 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 166,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 164,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 161,550 miles

All 4 tyres over 10 years old

Fail 10 Nov 2021 161,545 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 10 Nov 2020 157,726 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 157,726 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 151,253 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,546 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 139,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 134,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 129,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 125,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light smell petrol

Fail 14 May 2014 125,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light smell petrol

Pass 10 May 2013 121,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 117,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 May 2011 113,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 109,416 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 109,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 109,336 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 104,089 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 104,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YM51 SSK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 YM51 SSK, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM51 SSK registered?

YM51 SSK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is YM51 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM51 SSK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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