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VA52 YVY

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 YVY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,645 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 74,645 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,464 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,844 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,084 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 68,084 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,009 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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VA52 YVY is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA52 YVY, 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 VA52 YVY?

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What year was VA52 YVY registered?

VA52 YVY is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VA52 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 YVY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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