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VF51 AXD

2002 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,388 mi
Last recorded129,388 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AXD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. recommend full inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 126,597 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. recommend full inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 123,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 118,831 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,183 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,546 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,459 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,995 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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VF51 AXD is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VF51 AXD, 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

How do I check the history of VF51 AXD?

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What year was VF51 AXD registered?

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

Is VF51 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AXD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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