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VF02 THX

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

253,403 mi
Last recorded253,403 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 THX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 253,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 253,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 227,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 209,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 190,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 175,525 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 161,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 148,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 134,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,206 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,758 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

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 THX is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

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

Is VF02 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 THX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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