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AR02 MZD

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,639 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 95,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,046 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion appearing in places

Pass 5 Nov 2022 86,695 miles

both inner and outer sills corroding on lower joint

slight leak on exhaust joint flexi joint

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,557 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,619 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 MZD is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

AR02 MZD is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is AR02 MZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 MZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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