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BM53 LKK

2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,261 mi
Last recorded244,261 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee140,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LKK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 244,261 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not seriously affecting strength of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not seriously affecting strength of vehicle

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 244,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not seriously affecting strength of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not seriously affecting strength of vehicle

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 231,726 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 231,674 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 245,410 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective welded bracket corroded away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns 2.88 os 2.5 inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 215,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective welded bracket corroded away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns 2.88 os 2.5 inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 199,417 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 199,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 187,153 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 174,480 miles

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))

rear antiroll bar link arm bush slight movement

Pass 26 Sep 2019 173,841 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 173,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 169,799 miles

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX

Fail 1 Oct 2018 169,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 165,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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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BM53 LKK is a 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,334 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 BM53 LKK, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BM53 LKK registered?

BM53 LKK is a 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 October 2017.

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