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LJ04 TJA

2013 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,947 mi
Last recorded145,947 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 TJA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 145,947 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (bothside front and rear corroded,) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sills badly corroded in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front and rear corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sills badly corroded in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 144,147 miles

Offside Inner sill holed

Fail 22 Jul 2023 144,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner sill holed

Pass 8 Jul 2022 140,819 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 140,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 137,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 134,919 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wax oil treatment needed on underside

Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,622 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 129,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,285 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 126,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 107,424 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Offside Front has cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2014 97,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 97,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,071 miles

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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LJ04 TJA is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ04 TJA, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ04 TJA registered?

LJ04 TJA is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2013.

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