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ME02 URC

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,249 mi
Last recorded193,249 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 URC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 193,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 186,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 179,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 171,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 163,072 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 163,072 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wiring across bulkhead (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 155,389 miles

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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ME02 URC is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ME02 URC, 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 ME02 URC registered?

ME02 URC is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is ME02 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME02 URC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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