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LW02 ZGU

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,991 mi
Last recorded154,991 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 ZGU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 154,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 153,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of car corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 150,837 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 149,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 149,318 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 140,373 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 140,373 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat has been removed for retest (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 140,338 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 131,083 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 131,081 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2017 119,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,994 miles

Child seats fitted

Freeplay inner rack ends

Long travel in handbrake

Springs corroded

Wipers fowling eachother

Fail 24 Mar 2016 113,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,070 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 24 Mar 2015 106,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,974 miles

Off side front tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on the inside

near side front tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on he inside

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Off side front tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on the inside

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on he inside

Fail 27 Feb 2013 91,698 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,698 miles

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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LW02 ZGU is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LW02 ZGU, 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 LW02 ZGU registered?

LW02 ZGU is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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