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VF02 OLC

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OLC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,327 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,476 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside, just giving a beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 74,476 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside, just giving a beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,166 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,777 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,517 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,146 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside just giving beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight bind by hand from rear wheels

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,688 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,834 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 62,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,694 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 OLC is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

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

Is VF02 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 OLC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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