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NM02 NRY

2002 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,955 mi
Last recorded94,955 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 NRY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,955 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 94,955 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,601 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 92,601 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,657 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 86,645 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps need lenses polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joints worn excessively (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing rear centre belt not accessible (7.1.2 (a))

Seat belt missing middle centre seat belt not accessible (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,990 miles

Offside Rear nearside rear nearing wear bar indicators

nearside front tyre close to bar indicators

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,540 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
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NM02 NRY is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NM02 NRY, 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 NRY registered?

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

Is NM02 NRY safe to buy?

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