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VF02 OLO

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,350 mi
Last recorded100,350 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OLO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,350 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 100,350 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 240,174 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger by seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 231,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 224,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 221,111 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 213,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 213,006 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 204,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 204,050 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated Tested during prechecks (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Position light bulb inop , but light intensity not reduced on O/S/R due to other bulb working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 191,616 miles

Nearside Front coolant level is below minimum

Fail 4 Jul 2017 191,616 miles

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

Nearside Front coolant level is below minimum

Pass 12 Jul 2016 177,218 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 177,218 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 163,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 163,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 149,203 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge o/s/f badley worn on outside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 137,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 127,029 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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VF02 OLO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 131,844 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF02 OLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF02 OLO registered?

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

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The MOT history for VF02 OLO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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