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VF02 SYS

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,664 mi
Last recorded195,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 SYS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 195,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 190,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 190,089 miles

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 17 Apr 2023 188,624 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 188,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 186,530 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 181,547 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 181,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 174,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 161,518 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,302 miles

both front tyres uneven wear on edges

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 151,302 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres uneven wear on edges

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 141,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside centre row seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 130,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,751 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 123,751 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 112,238 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 SYS is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

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

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