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VF02 NZK

2002 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,486 mi
Last recorded140,486 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 NZK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 140,486 miles

Front inner sills corroded/holed

Nearside Rear chassis / cross member corroded/holed

Nearside Rear disc brake corroded

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded both sides

noise from both wheels when rotated

outer sills corroded holed offside/nearside

Fail 1 Aug 2025 140,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front inner sills corroded/holed

Nearside Rear chassis / cross member corroded/holed

Nearside Rear disc brake corroded

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded both sides

noise from both wheels when rotated

outer sills corroded holed offside/nearside

Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,980 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 136,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 136,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 135,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 134,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 134,349 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,192 miles

nearside front tyre out of shape on inside edges

offside front tyre out of shape on inside edges

Fail 7 Aug 2020 132,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre out of shape on inside edges

offside front tyre out of shape on inside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,689 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 128,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,935 miles

both rear tyres o/s only just legal 1.6mm

front brake pad wear

Fail 2 Aug 2017 108,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres o/s only just legal 1.6mm

front brake pad wear

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,907 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded - 16mm hole (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor cuts to outer wall

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,368 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,252 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,516 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,573 miles

osr tyre

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 NZK is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZK, 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.

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What year was VF02 NZK registered?

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

Is VF02 NZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 NZK shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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