MOT reliability
Mazda Bong
5 vehicles · 83 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mazda Bong vehicles and 83 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Bong has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 221,386 miles.
5
Vehicles
83
MOT tests
7,033
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Bong problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Bong MOT tests:
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Other51%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering4%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure3%
Mazda Bong pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 5 | 40% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda Bong MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Bong MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- exhaust flexible section deteriorated (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated (2 times)
- Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Mazda Bong pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 16 | 56% | 199,525 |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 147,632 |
| 2006 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 250,105 |
| 2002 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 400,050 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 109,620 |
Mazda Bong reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mazda Bong vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Bong MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mazda Bong in our data has covered around
221,386 miles.
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