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AR02 LUE

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,250 mi
Last recorded135,250 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 LUE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 135,250 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 135,240 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 116,144 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 112,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 99,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Unable to inspect brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 95,063 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,530 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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AR02 LUE is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUE, 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 AR02 LUE registered?

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

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