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VF02 RVM

2002 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 RVM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 138,368 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 138,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,075 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 135,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity cover broken (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 130,158 miles

Central Lower Cat. heat shield corroded.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern still visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 130,158 miles

Central Lower Cat. heat shield corroded.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern still visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,588 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 119,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out-rigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 103,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,432 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,050 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 RVM is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVM, 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.

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What year was VF02 RVM registered?

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

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The MOT history for VF02 RVM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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