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L300 JLM

2013 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,792 mi
Last recorded166,792 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 JLM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 166,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipe over rear axel is corroded,

Pass 31 Mar 2025 158,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 149,014 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 148,977 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

wheel arches corroded not sharp yet

Pass 27 Feb 2023 142,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,910 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 138,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 137,754 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 134,670 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 134,670 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 123,543 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L300 JLM is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 L300 JLM, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L300 JLM registered?

L300 JLM is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is L300 JLM safe to buy?

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