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RL52 VEX

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VEX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,022 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator Support Panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 100,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator Support Panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 93,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,473 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 92,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,224 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front,Rear and nearside front tyres are over 10 years old

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 91,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside front,Rear and nearside front tyres are over 10 years old

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,558 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads close to limit

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewall and in tread

Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewall and in tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,450 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside inner and outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside inner and outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,042 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside inner sill holed and corroded in places

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside inner sill holed and corroded in places

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,339 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,514 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,514 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,101 miles

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

general corrosion on floor/inner sills

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,879 miles

Front Discs Worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,793 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 75,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 75,352 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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RL52 VEX is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL52 VEX, 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 RL52 VEX registered?

RL52 VEX is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RL52 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 VEX shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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