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YH51 JTJ

2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,625 mi
Last recorded183,625 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee131,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JTJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 183,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 179,047 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 179,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 172,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 166,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 159,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 143,549 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 143,549 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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YH51 JTJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 131,844 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 YH51 JTJ, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH51 JTJ registered?

YH51 JTJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is YH51 JTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 JTJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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