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MH02 PGZ

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

356,431 mi
Last recorded356,431 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 PGZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 356,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed front to rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2021 356,399 miles

ALL CHASSIS AND UNDER BODY HEAVLIY UNDER SEALED FRONT TO REAR.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 356,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 356,378 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 356,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 338,637 miles

Headlamps has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 309,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 283,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Feb 2017 283,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamps have product on lens

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2016 262,823 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 262,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 235,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

w/wipers [rubbers torn]

wiper linkages worn

Fail 16 Feb 2015 235,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

h/brake travel high

w/wipers [rubbers torn]

wiper linkages worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 218,322 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 202,887 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 189,308 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 189,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 180,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 164,501 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 164,500 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MH02 PGZ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH02 PGZ, 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 MH02 PGZ registered?

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

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