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BA02 ARF

2018 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,790 mi
Last recorded107,790 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 ARF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,790 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 107,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,436 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 104,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,303 miles

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 97,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,197 miles

Under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 93,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,352 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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BA02 ARF is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 BA02 ARF, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA02 ARF registered?

BA02 ARF is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2018.

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