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LP02 JFJ

2002 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

270,993 mi
Last recorded270,993 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 JFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 270,993 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill poor repair

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill poor repair slight corrosion ,outer sill cover fitted

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2025 270,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill poor repair

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill poor repair slight corrosion ,outer sill cover fitted

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2024 260,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 259,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 259,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 258,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Mar 2022 245,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 245,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 235,424 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 235,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 228,294 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 205,887 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 205,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2018 79,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 79,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 57,951 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 139,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 127,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2014 115,357 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 115,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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LP02 JFJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP02 JFJ, 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 LP02 JFJ registered?

LP02 JFJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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