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VF02 TLU

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,966 mi
Last recorded195,966 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 TLU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 195,966 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f brake disc has heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f brake disc has heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hole/corrosion in rear cross member area - not within prescribed area

hole/corrosion on o/s/f inner sill area - not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle body has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2025 195,966 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f brake disc has heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f brake disc has heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hole/corrosion in rear cross member area - not within prescribed area

hole/corrosion on o/s/f inner sill area - not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle body has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 193,556 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill are holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear heatshield corroded and insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2024 193,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (product on lense) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pipe at front going to oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill are holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member holed but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear heatshield corroded and insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2023 191,815 miles

Offside Front Inner sill area holed but outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row complete ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both dip headlamps only just showing pattern

Fail 5 Dec 2023 191,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play column to rack joint (2.2.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill area holed but outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside park brake reading only just met limits and requires attention or adjustment

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row complete ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both dip headlamps only just showing pattern

radiator mounting panel coroded badly and radiator insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2022 187,542 miles

both front tyres very low tread

both front tyres very low tread

offside front inner sill outwith prescribed areas holed/corroded

rear exhaust flexy deteriorated

roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 11 Oct 2022 187,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 30cms from rear seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres very low tread

both front tyres very low tread

offside front inner sill outwith prescribed areas holed/corroded

rear exhaust flexy deteriorated

roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 14 Apr 2022 184,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 173,255 miles

Central exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar attachment d-bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear anti-roll bar attachment d-bush slightly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2021 172,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 159,331 miles

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 159,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 148,858 miles

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 148,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 141,451 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 141,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,569 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 130,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,388 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 TLU is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

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