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WK52 YPE

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,901 mi
Last recorded180,901 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 YPE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 180,901 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 180,901 miles

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 176,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 172,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 168,334 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 168,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 167,137 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2018 166,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring componnts

outer sills covered with plastic obscuring test

Pass 17 May 2017 165,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

slight body damage

Fail 17 May 2017 165,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

slight body damage

Pass 19 May 2016 164,425 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

slight body damage

Pass 18 May 2015 162,291 miles

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under-seal unable to check

slight body damage

Fail 18 May 2015 162,291 miles

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

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under-seal unable to check

slight body damage

Pass 20 May 2014 159,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2014 159,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2013 150,755 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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WK52 YPE is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK52 YPE, 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

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What year was WK52 YPE registered?

WK52 YPE is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is WK52 YPE safe to buy?

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