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SN52 DCB

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,786 mi
Last recorded51,786 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 DCB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 49,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 47,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,883 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,892 miles

under side covered in thick underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,366 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,291 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 29,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,973 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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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SN52 DCB is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN52 DCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN52 DCB?

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What year was SN52 DCB registered?

SN52 DCB is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is SN52 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN52 DCB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN52 DCB have outstanding finance?

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