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NM02 NBJ

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,708 mi
Last recorded153,708 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 NBJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 153,708 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 152,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody coated in underseal (wax oil)

Fail 10 Jun 2025 152,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 151,184 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 150,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 150,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 148,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 146,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 144,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 144,244 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 140,143 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 135,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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 NBJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBJ, 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

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What year was NM02 NBJ registered?

NM02 NBJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is NM02 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM02 NBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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