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BA02 BNV

2002 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 BNV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 136,295 miles

Offside Front Seat belt catch wrong way round requires changing back

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

Fail 13 May 2026 136,264 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt catch wrong way round requires changing back

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

Pass 12 May 2025 132,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt catch wrong way round requires changing back

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 131,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt catch wrong way round requires changing back

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 131,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt catch wrong way round requires changing back

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 129,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt catch wrong way round requires changing back

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

Fail 11 May 2023 129,163 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt catch wrong way round requires changing back

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 122,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt catch wrong way round requires changing back

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very light (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 May 2021 117,986 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 117,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Advise parking brake travel

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 115,576 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 115,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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 BNV is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNV, 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 BA02 BNV registered?

BA02 BNV is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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