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FC02 LLO

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,529 mi
Last recorded132,529 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 LLO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,529 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 131,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,618 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 130,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,311 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 128,089 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 128,089 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 123,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 119,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 119,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,427 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres cracking

high handbrake travel

rear exhaust mounting not attached but exhaust secure at time of test

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 115,419 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres cracking

high handbrake travel

rear exhaust mounting not attached but exhaust secure at time of test

slight oil leak

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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FC02 LLO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC02 LLO, 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 FC02 LLO registered?

FC02 LLO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is FC02 LLO safe to buy?

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