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LJ51 JCT

2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,269 mi
Last recorded178,269 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JCT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 178,269 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 178,269 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 175,802 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 175,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 172,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 166,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 166,636 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 158,985 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 138,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 138,222 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,517 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 115,517 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,108 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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LJ51 JCT is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,184 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 LJ51 JCT, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ51 JCT registered?

LJ51 JCT is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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