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VF02 RWL

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,934 mi
Last recorded66,934 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 RWL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 66,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 65,793 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,281 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 65,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,628 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,570 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,989 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 RWL is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

VF02 RWL is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is VF02 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 RWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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