CarVerify

Free Car Check

MH02 NDX

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,185 mi
Last recorded188,185 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 NDX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 188,185 miles

Nearside sill under vehicle corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Aug 2025 188,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill under vehicle corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Aug 2024 185,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 181,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 176,898 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 176,897 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 175,248 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill backs/lower inner wings at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 171,631 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 171,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 168,762 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 159,965 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 159,965 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill hole (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill hole behind rear exhaust box (6.1.C.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 153,770 miles

offside front and offside rear tyre edges worn

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes perishing and shows slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2016 153,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

offside front and offside rear tyre edges worn

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes perishing and shows slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2015 147,117 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges,Prescribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion,Slight play in rear antiroll bar mounting bushes

Fail 28 May 2015 147,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges,Prescribed and none prescribed areas surface corrosion,Slight play in rear antiroll bar mounting bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2014 139,947 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system in poor condition with corrosion

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jun 2014 139,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system in poor condition with corrosion

front inner brake disc faces pitted/corroded

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jun 2013 131,376 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,355 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 12,353 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,484 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,088 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
Full Mazda Bongo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MH02 NDX is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MH02 NDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH02 NDX?

You can check the full history of MH02 NDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MH02 NDX registered?

MH02 NDX is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MH02 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 NDX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH02 NDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MH02 NDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.