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LJ06 BMB

2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 BMB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 92,344 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 92,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,470 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,527 miles

Brake fluid discolouring

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern image slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid discolouring

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern image slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 82,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head lamp pattern image misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image misted, may need lens cleaning

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,056 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 78,312 miles

poor beam image from headlamp

Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,292 miles

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

poor beam image from headlamp

Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,963 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,583 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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LJ06 BMB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,308 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 LJ06 BMB, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ06 BMB registered?

LJ06 BMB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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