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VF02 OWA

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,861 mi
Last recorded98,861 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OWA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,713 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 96,698 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,015 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 92,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,091 miles

all tyre side walls perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,232 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,737 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 OWA is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

VF02 OWA is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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