MOT reliability
Mazda Bongo friendie
2 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mazda Bongo friendie vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Bongo friendie has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 146,668 miles.
2
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
3,233
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Bongo friendie problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Bongo friendie MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Lamps & electrical25%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure1%
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Steering1%
Mazda Bongo friendie pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda Bongo friendie MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Bongo friendie MOT tests:
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- both rear springs corroded (2 times)
Mazda Bongo friendie pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 202,502 |
| 1997 | 1 | 23 | 74% | 90,835 |
Mazda Bongo friendie reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mazda Bongo friendie vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Bongo friendie MOT issues are:
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .
The typical Mazda Bongo friendie in our data has covered around
146,668 miles.
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