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YY51 XBS

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,634 mi
Last recorded130,634 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 XBS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 130,634 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 124,691 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 117,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,601 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Fail 3 Nov 2022 107,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,104 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,167 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 88,036 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,810 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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YY51 XBS is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY51 XBS, 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 YY51 XBS registered?

YY51 XBS is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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