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LU03 JVJ

2014 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,123 mi
Last recorded96,123 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 JVJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 96,123 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Side sill corroded and not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Side sill corroded and not seriously weakened

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 96,123 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Side sill corroded and not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Side sill corroded and not seriously weakened

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 95,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,298 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer panel surface corrosion

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 82,937 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 81,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,072 miles

Central Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the lower section of front screen , not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,368 miles

Offside Front Lower crack in very lower section of front screen ,very bottom edge not in drivers view.

Fail 9 Jun 2020 76,368 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower crack in very lower section of front screen ,very bottom edge not in drivers view.

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

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,412 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,825 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,519 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,515 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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LU03 JVJ is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LU03 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LU03 JVJ registered?

LU03 JVJ is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2014.

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The MOT history for LU03 JVJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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