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WO02 VFY

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

136,283 mi
Last recorded136,283 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 VFY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 136,283 miles

off side front anti roll bar link dust cover small split

off side front tyre has age related cracks on outer side wall

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 27 Feb 2026 136,283 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light bulb white (4.5.4 (a))

off side front anti roll bar link dust cover small split

off side front tyre has age related cracks on outer side wall

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2024 135,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 135,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 131,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 122,705 miles

wipers slight smearing

Fail 30 Oct 2021 122,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

wipers slight smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,480 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,480 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,288 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 115,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense deflector and opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense deflector and opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,322 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,322 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 96,393 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,354 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 VFY is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VFY, 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 WO02 VFY registered?

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

Is WO02 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO02 VFY shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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