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VA52 ZBO

2002 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,027 mi
Last recorded122,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ZBO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 122,027 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 122,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,971 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,665 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 100,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 85,243 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 ZBO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBO, 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 VA52 ZBO registered?

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

Is VA52 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 ZBO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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