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LE53 KFY

2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,595 mi
Last recorded82,595 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee106,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 KFY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 82,595 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 74,598 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 74,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,348 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 70,346 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 60,565 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,455 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 43,425 miles

Offside Rear tyre is excessively worn on the side walls due to be driven flat

Fail 12 Dec 2017 43,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre is excessively worn on the side walls due to be driven flat

Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,083 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 39,083 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 32,631 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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LE53 KFY is a 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 106,737 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 LE53 KFY, 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 11 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 LE53 KFY registered?

LE53 KFY is a 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 November 2015.

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The MOT history for LE53 KFY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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