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BC51 NVT

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,851 mi
Last recorded183,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NVT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 183,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top strut rubber mounting cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 183,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top strut rubber mounting cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 169,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 157,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 157,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 157,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 156,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 155,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 153,063 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 149,547 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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BC51 NVT is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 131,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 NVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC51 NVT registered?

BC51 NVT is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is BC51 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 NVT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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