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LO54 DVN

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,326 mi
Last recorded127,326 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO54 DVN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 127,326 miles

Chassis and under components have been undersealed

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 121,619 miles

Offside parking brake low effort .

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 121,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside parking brake low effort .

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,165 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 118,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 114,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,127 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 103,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,960 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,874 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,872 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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LO54 DVN is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 129,081 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 LO54 DVN, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LO54 DVN registered?

LO54 DVN is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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