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FC02 LWR

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,572 mi
Last recorded173,572 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 LWR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 173,572 miles

Little reserve on handbrake

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

Vehicle under sealed front to back

Welding repaired and under sealed

Fail 20 Jun 2024 173,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 168,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 155,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,648 miles

chassis no has one more no than on data base advise contacting dvla

Pass 22 Jun 2016 132,958 miles

chassis no on vehicle sg5w 501765 on dvsa printout sg5w 5011765

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,567 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis no on vehicle sg5w-501765 on mot computor sg5w-5011765 an extra 1 advise contacting dvla

Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,775 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 120,775 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LWR is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC02 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

FC02 LWR is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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