MOT reliability
Mazda Bongo van
6 vehicles · 115 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mazda Bongo van vehicles and 115 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Bongo van has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 147,587 miles.
6
Vehicles
115
MOT tests
6,726
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Bongo van problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Bongo van MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Visibility1%
Mazda Bongo van pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50% |
| 2 | 6 | 50% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 6 | 50% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 7 | 57% |
| 17 | 5 | 40% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (1)
Most common Mazda Bongo van MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Bongo van MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (5 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- underside showing signs of corrosion (4 times)
Mazda Bongo van pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 22 | 68% | 79,096 |
| 2007 | 1 | 33 | 58% | 155,668 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 188,774 |
| 2004 | 1 | 27 | 59% | 126,669 |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 219,268 |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 116,052 |
Mazda Bongo van reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mazda Bongo van vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Bongo van MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mazda Bongo van in our data has covered around
147,587 miles.
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