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LE02 YDH

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,006 mi
Last recorded148,006 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 YDH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 148,006 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARB D-BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR DROP LINKS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 145,757 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 145,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 141,374 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2022 137,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 127,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 122,671 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 122,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,936 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 115,859 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,013 miles

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)

all tyres have slight cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,128 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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LE02 YDH is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 131,844 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE02 YDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LE02 YDH registered?

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

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