MOT reliability
Mazda Bango
7 vehicles · 125 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mazda Bango vehicles and 125 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Bango has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 134,264 miles.
7
Vehicles
125
MOT tests
3,237
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Bango problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Bango MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates1%
Mazda Bango pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 7 | 57% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6), Petrol (1)
Most common Mazda Bango MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Bango MOT tests:
- Oil leak (10 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b) (2 times)
Mazda Bango pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 56% | — |
| 2005 | 2 | 37 | 86% | 136,196 |
| 2004 | 2 | 41 | 71% | 130,040 |
| 1996 | 2 | 31 | 61% | 136,558 |
Mazda Bango reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mazda Bango vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Bango MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mazda Bango in our data has covered around
134,264 miles.
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