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VF02 RNJ

2002 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,037 mi
Last recorded85,037 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 RNJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,662 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHED AND CRACKING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED AND CRACKING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHED AND CRACKING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED AND CRACKING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 49,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 39,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,097 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 RNJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

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

Is VF02 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 RNJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF02 RNJ have outstanding finance?

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