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LE02 YBC

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,221 mi
Last recorded187,221 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 YBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 187,221 miles

Slight corrosion to both n/s/and o/s inner seals

Pass 15 May 2025 185,199 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 185,125 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

offside rear light lens damaged

reverse light inop

Pass 29 Apr 2024 181,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 181,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 174,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill filled with filler

Pass 6 May 2022 169,213 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2022 169,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2021 164,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 162,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2020 162,152 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 156,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 156,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,586 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 148,586 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 May 2017 143,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 139,521 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 139,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 132,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 123,760 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 123,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LE02 YBC is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LE02 YBC, 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

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What year was LE02 YBC registered?

LE02 YBC is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LE02 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE02 YBC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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