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LA52 WCJ

2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,043 mi
Last recorded143,043 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 WCJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 143,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 143,042 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 139,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 135,079 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 134,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak from rear axle o/s/r

Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 119,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 117,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,157 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,297 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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LA52 WCJ is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA52 WCJ, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA52 WCJ registered?

LA52 WCJ is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is LA52 WCJ safe to buy?

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