2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.0L Petrol · LA52 VOJ

This 2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 after initially failing the same month. The failure was caused by a faulty rear registration plate lamp that does not illuminate with the position lights; this was rectified before the pass. The vehicle carries forward two issues from that attempt: both front brake discs show wear, pitting, and scoring, though neither has been judged seriously weakened by the examiner. An offside rear fog lamp is also fading. The mileage record presents an unusual picture. At 104,891 miles over roughly 24 years, this vehicle has covered only about 4,370 miles annually, which is well below average. The recorded mileage has barely moved across the MOT history: it stood at 104,175 miles in 2017 and 104,329 miles in 2022, then jumped to 104,891 miles by July 2025. This pattern suggests the vehicle spent extended periods stationary between MOTs, with most recent use concentrated in the last few years. Such prolonged storage can cause deterioration of fluids, seals, electrical connections, and brake components even without high mileage, which may explain the brake disc wear and lighting faults now appearing. The condition trend is mixed.