Mazda 2 vs Mazda Bongo 3dr: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 2
78%
MOT pass rate · 146,943 vehicles
Mazda Bongo 3dr
64%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Bongo 3dr (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 | Mazda Bongo 3dr |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 4.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,654 mi | 178,733 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 146,943 | 1 |
Most common faults
Mazda 2
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Mazda Bongo 3dr
- headlights weak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Bongo 3dr (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.