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RG51 KGZ

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

243,925 mi
Last recorded243,925 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 KGZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 243,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 242,810 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 242,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 242,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 241,925 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 241,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 232,804 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 232,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 220,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare wheel flat

Fail 13 Oct 2020 220,245 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 207,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 207,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/70r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 189,160 miles

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

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

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 KGZ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RG51 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for RG51 KGZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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