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M455 XHW

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

191,722 mi
Last recorded191,722 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 191,722 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 191,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 186,849 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both showing incorrect colour/blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 186,849 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connecting to reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connecting to reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connecting to reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both showing incorrect colour/blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 182,716 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 182,716 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 178,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 170,109 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis rails into rear cross member outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jun 2018 158,294 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 134,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,891 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

holes in both rear inner arches outside prescribed area

holes in front crossmember outside prescribed area

holes in nearside inner cill outside prescribed area

holes in offside inner cill outside prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,149 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 108,149 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 107,230 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches corroded but not a problem to others

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,230 miles

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches corroded but not a problem to others

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 98,308 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,389 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 92,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear arches starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,828 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,828 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

n/s screen cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,575 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 69,573 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,510 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 51,498 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M455 XHW is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M455 XHW, 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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M455 XHW is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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