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WO02 VJN

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,701 mi
Last recorded159,701 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 VJN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 159,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 159,154 miles

Both headlamp lenses etched/cloudy

Fail 11 Sep 2025 159,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both headlamp lenses etched/cloudy

Coolant level low

Pass 19 Jul 2024 150,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,497 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 149,497 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 145,152 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 145,152 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 134,316 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 134,288 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 129,650 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 124,333 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 124,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted loose in carriers (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 116,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,752 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 104,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 104,708 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 104,708 miles

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

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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WO02 VJN is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WO02 VJN, 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 WO02 VJN registered?

WO02 VJN is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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