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BC51 NVV

2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,281 mi
Last recorded135,281 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee101,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NVV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 133,798 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 131,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering on and off (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 127,295 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 127,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 121,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,600 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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BC51 NVV is a 2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 101,043 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 BC51 NVV, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC51 NVV registered?

BC51 NVV is a 2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is BC51 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 NVV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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