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LA54 WFM

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,449 mi
Last recorded97,449 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WFM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 97,449 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 97,449 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,637 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 95,637 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 93,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 90,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,444 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 85,444 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,787 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 82,787 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 79,181 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 79,181 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 76,227 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,095 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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LA54 WFM is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 129,081 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 LA54 WFM, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA54 WFM registered?

LA54 WFM is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is LA54 WFM safe to buy?

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