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RG51 KFO

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,613 mi
Last recorded94,613 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 KFO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 94,613 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 94,542 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing centre row (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,210 miles

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

Rear foglight broken.

coolant pipes leaking.

damage to front end behind bumper,panel work,radiators etc.

different-sized tyres front to rear.

handbrake lever travel.

Fail 28 Oct 2024 92,208 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear foglight broken.

coolant pipes leaking.

damage to front end behind bumper,panel work,radiators etc.

different-sized tyres front to rear.

handbrake lever travel.

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,508 miles

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

Front Inner sills corroded.

different-sized tyres front to rear.

exhaust catalyst cover insecure.

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 78,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 71,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 May 2019 54,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,298 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 50,298 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam image. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface obscured, reflective tape used on obstruction. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface obscured by fog light fitting. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 May 2017 48,849 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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RG51 KFO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RG51 KFO, 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 RG51 KFO registered?

RG51 KFO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RG51 KFO safe to buy?

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