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AR02 KYZ

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,772 mi
Last recorded142,772 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 KYZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 142,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 138,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 136,709 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 136,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 132,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 132,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 130,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,599 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 126,599 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 124,365 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,595 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,416 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,569 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 112,569 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,891 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 110,891 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

one o/s/r light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AR02 KYZ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AR02 KYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR02 KYZ registered?

AR02 KYZ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AR02 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 KYZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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