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VA52 ZVS

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ZVS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 83,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 83,460 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight missfire

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 76,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,393 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,343 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 69,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,892 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 ZVS is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

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

Is VA52 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 ZVS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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