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HW52 KAO

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,779 mi
Last recorded160,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 KAO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 160,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 154,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 147,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 142,601 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer half shaft seals have slight seepage

Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,477 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 136,452 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Acymetric tyre fitted wrong way round

Offside Rear Acymetric tyre fitted wrong way round

Pass 9 Jul 2020 133,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,024 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 113,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

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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HW52 KAO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HW52 KAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW52 KAO?

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What year was HW52 KAO registered?

HW52 KAO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is HW52 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 KAO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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