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J11 LKX

1997 Mazda Bongo

Purple Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,760 mi
Last recorded156,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 LKX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 156,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 151,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 143,843 miles

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,781 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 142,781 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

poor headlamp beam pattern

Pass 7 Jun 2021 137,539 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 137,539 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 136,970 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places

Front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,539 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlight faded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 135,539 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlight faded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 125,322 miles

Front cross member corroded

nearside rear outer sill slight corroded

rear tyres perishing in outer walls

slight corrosion at front outer wheel arches

Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,820 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 121,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 116,758 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls scuffed and deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,370 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screw in nearside front tyre and sidewall damaged

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 100,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2012 94,569 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front coil springs rusty

rear brake discs deteriorating

steering wheel cover fitted

underbody corosion

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,569 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front coil springs rusty

rear brake discs deteriorating

steering wheel cover fitted

underbody corosion

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,937 miles

rear brake discs deteriorating

tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all rear seats removed

Fail 7 Aug 2008 72,645 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all rear seats removed

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,320 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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J11 LKX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 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 J11 LKX, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J11 LKX registered?

J11 LKX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for J11 LKX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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