2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5L Petrol · LU02 AVF
2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 167,497 km. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 167,497 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU02 AVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 167,497 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LU02 AVF Odometer History
- 23/05/2025164,596 km
- 04/06/2025164,681 km+85 km
- 06/08/2025164,799 km+118 km
- 21/08/2026167,469 km+2,670 km
- 28/08/2026167,497 km+28 km
Average of roughly 2,294 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LU02 AVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee (LU02 AVF) between May 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner ”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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