MOT reliability
Mazda Bongo v6
5 vehicles · 91 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mazda Bongo v6 vehicles and 91 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Bongo v6 has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 177,374 miles.
5
Vehicles
91
MOT tests
7,451
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Bongo v6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Bongo v6 MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering2%
Mazda Bongo v6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 40% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 6 | 33% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Mazda Bongo v6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Bongo v6 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
Mazda Bongo v6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 149,059 |
| 2014 | 1 | 21 | 62% | 200,607 |
| 2013 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 144,804 |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 | 56% | 197,533 |
| 1997 | 1 | 26 | 62% | 194,870 |
Mazda Bongo v6 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mazda Bongo v6 vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Bongo v6 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)).
The typical Mazda Bongo v6 in our data has covered around
177,374 miles.
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