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NM02 HCE

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,923 mi
Last recorded161,923 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 HCE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 161,923 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 161,923 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 154,594 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 154,594 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 148,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 139,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,415 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 139,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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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NM02 HCE is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NM02 HCE, 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 NM02 HCE registered?

NM02 HCE is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is NM02 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM02 HCE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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