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SJ02 CFH

2002 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,808 mi
Last recorded124,808 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 CFH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,808 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 124,807 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF & OSF (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NSF & OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible NSF & OSF (4.1.4 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF & OSF mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at exhaust rear silencer, mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,795 miles

Corrosion to NSR wheel arch & behind plastic bumpers

Excessive corrosion to NSR & OSR corners of chassis, OUTWITH pre-scribed areas

Heavy corrosion to ALL suspension componants

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 124,793 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of inner arch (hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to NSR wheel arch & behind plastic bumpers

Excessive corrosion to NSR & OSR corners of chassis, OUTWITH pre-scribed areas

Heavy corrosion to ALL suspension componants

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,477 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 122,471 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 118,273 miles

Front n/s + o/s underside of sill/body corroded + holed not structural

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut turret small hole/tear where battery tray bolt comes through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Mar 2021 118,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front n/s + o/s underside of sill/body corroded + holed not structural

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut turret small hole/tear where battery tray bolt comes through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,738 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 114,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,566 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 110,560 miles

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,298 miles

Rear fog light held up with rip ties

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,626 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 100,626 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,292 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 97,258 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,642 miles

all 4 tyres are showing signs off ageing cracks inside tread pattern

Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,642 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

all 4 tyres are showing signs off ageing cracks inside tread pattern

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,747 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,843 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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SJ02 CFH is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ02 CFH, 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 SJ02 CFH registered?

SJ02 CFH is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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