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RG02 UBV

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,880 mi
Last recorded104,880 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 UBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 104,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,854 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,384 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 95,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,689 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose offside and nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside centre row of seats, belt slow to retract

hand brake travel is long

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 89,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose offside and nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside centre row of seats, belt slow to retract

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel is long

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,726 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 87,724 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine burning oil

Fail 10 Jan 2020 84,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,191 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 80,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,614 miles

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

different size tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

different size tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 19 Dec 2015 114,912 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 114,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RG02 UBV is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RG02 UBV, 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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RG02 UBV is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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