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AR02 MXV

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,519 mi
Last recorded177,519 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 177,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 165,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 163,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 162,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 159,398 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 154,677 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 145,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 142,108 miles

Both front tyres wearing out of shape.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 142,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both front tyres wearing out of shape.

Headlamps cloudy.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamps cloudy

light cracking in tyres

Pass 5 May 2017 130,299 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber dirt cover split

exhaust system corroding (centre section)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2016 119,553 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 119,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 111,663 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,009 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 MXV is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

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

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