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VF02 NWK

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 NWK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 109,587 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and sill backs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 109,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and sill backs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 108,534 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 108,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and corroded 30 cm Of Sub Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and corroded in 30 cm of Sub Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe leaking at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,308 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 105,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,931 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 95,527 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,367 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 91,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Coolant leak pipe ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,816 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 93,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,261 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 86,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,168 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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VF02 NWK is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VF02 NWK, 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 VF02 NWK registered?

VF02 NWK is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VF02 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 NWK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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