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LP51 RGO

2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,873 mi
Last recorded149,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 RGO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 149,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 147,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 145,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 145,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,973 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,433 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 135,275 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 130,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 125,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 122,347 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 122,347 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LP51 RGO is a 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 123,528 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 LP51 RGO, 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 10 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LP51 RGO registered?

LP51 RGO is a 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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