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VF51 AHL

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 130,593 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 130,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 126,237 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 121,582 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 121,579 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 113,648 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,137 miles

both reg plates missing - pre uk reg import 1st test

rear pads very low

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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VF51 AHL is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VF51 AHL, 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 VF51 AHL registered?

VF51 AHL is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VF51 AHL safe to buy?

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