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NM02 HBG

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,621 mi
Last recorded191,621 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 HBG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 191,621 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 191,615 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Because of exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 184,055 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 175,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 167,482 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 167,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 158,117 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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NM02 HBG is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NM02 HBG, 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 NM02 HBG registered?

NM02 HBG is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is NM02 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM02 HBG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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