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CF52 LFG

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,953 mi
Last recorded184,953 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 LFG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 184,953 miles

Front Steering column universal joint slight play

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 184,107 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panels behind nearside and offside rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2025 176,538 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panels behind nearside and offside rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear wheel arches

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2025 176,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panels behind nearside and offside rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear wheel arches

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2024 166,392 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panels behind both rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Mar 2024 166,382 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panels behind both rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Mar 2023 162,116 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2022 152,261 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

slight corrosion on nearside and offside front out riggers

slight corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 6 Mar 2021 140,188 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 132,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,414 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 119,323 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,255 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,386 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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CF52 LFG is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF52 LFG, 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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CF52 LFG is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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