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YK52 RJR

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,720 mi
Last recorded184,720 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 RJR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 184,720 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 184,720 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 176,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 176,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 174,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 170,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 170,715 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both main beam headlights (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 163,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 146,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 142,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 140,051 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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YK52 RJR is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 131,844 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK52 RJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK52 RJR registered?

YK52 RJR is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YK52 RJR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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