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LW51 ZFB

2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,142 mi
Last recorded112,142 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 ZFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 112,142 miles

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

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 8 May 2025 112,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2023 110,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,663 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 107,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 103,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,673 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,673 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,551 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2018 73,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,830 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,602 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,838 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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LW51 ZFB is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 129,071 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 LW51 ZFB, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LW51 ZFB registered?

LW51 ZFB is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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