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VA51 YFR

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 YFR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 124,249 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,242 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 111,769 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 111,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 110,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 103,206 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,287 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,512 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 91,286 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,228 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,098 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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VA51 YFR is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VA51 YFR, 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

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What year was VA51 YFR registered?

VA51 YFR is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VA51 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 YFR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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