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LJ02 CBT

2017 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,860 mi
Last recorded180,860 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 CBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 180,860 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 180,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 173,983 miles

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

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

ender seal

folding seat no access for seatbelt

Pass 29 Jan 2022 164,372 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 164,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 144,334 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 144,334 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 99,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2017 74,492 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 74,492 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING A LITTLE LOW

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.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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LJ02 CBT is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ02 CBT, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ02 CBT registered?

LJ02 CBT is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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The MOT history for LJ02 CBT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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