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LJ51 JLE

2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee106,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,540 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,301 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,012 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 60,012 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,492 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 56,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,715 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 32,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 JLE is a 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 106,737 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 JLE, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ51 JLE registered?

LJ51 JLE is a 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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