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MB04 LRA

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,477 mi
Last recorded195,477 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 LRA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 195,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 188,198 miles

2nd row seats facing rear with 2 x lap belt 1 x 3point

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats

Fail 20 May 2025 188,195 miles

Seat belt of the wrong type 2nd row seats (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats

Pass 24 May 2024 178,065 miles

rear seat turned two lap belts and three point ?

Pass 25 May 2023 169,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 165,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 148,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 136,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 136,158 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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MB04 LRA is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MB04 LRA, 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 MB04 LRA registered?

MB04 LRA is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 16 May 2004.

Is MB04 LRA safe to buy?

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