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LJ03 BKP

2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,686 mi
Last recorded60,686 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee122,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BKP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 60,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 60,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 59,711 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,423 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,983 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 49,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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LJ03 BKP is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 122,473 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 LJ03 BKP, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 BKP registered?

LJ03 BKP is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 BKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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