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MC52 TZA

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 TZA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension rusty

all rear suspension rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2023 72,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension rusty

all rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,467 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 67,401 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))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mountain excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Radiator insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left on outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 62,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co to high lambda slight low (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left on outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,857 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine,(rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 59,857 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine,(rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,944 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 52,065 miles

All four tyres cracking in between treads

Fail 18 May 2016 52,065 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket detatchted (7.1.1)

All four tyres cracking in between treads

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 46,928 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 40,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 33,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,157 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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MC52 TZA is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MC52 TZA, 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 MC52 TZA registered?

MC52 TZA is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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