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VF02 RPO

2002 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,284 mi
Last recorded123,284 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,284 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,154 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 116,147 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower steering shaft u/j worn. (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,868 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 RPO is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RPO, 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

How do I check the history of VF02 RPO?

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What year was VF02 RPO registered?

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

Is VF02 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 RPO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF02 RPO have outstanding finance?

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