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LU04 JRZ

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,902 mi
Last recorded54,902 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 JRZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 54,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 43,603 miles

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

Lower sill covers fitted obscuring body condition

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 43,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Lower sill covers fitted obscuring body condition

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 35,524 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively THE FRONT UJ ON THE REAR PROPSHAFT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,973 miles

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,115 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 27,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,877 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,534 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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LU04 JRZ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LU04 JRZ, 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 LU04 JRZ registered?

LU04 JRZ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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