Mazda Kd-sgl5 bongo vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda Kd-sgl5 bongo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda Kd-sgl5 bongo (70%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda Kd-sgl5 bongo | Mazda Mx-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 220,241 mi | 90,085 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 162,634 |
Most common faults
Mazda Kd-sgl5 bongo
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Mazda Mx-5
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda Kd-sgl5 bongo (70%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) 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.