MOT reliability
Mazda Bongoo
7 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mazda Bongoo vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Bongoo has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 148,748 miles.
7
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
4,672
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Bongoo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Bongoo MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes10%
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Body & structure8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering3%
Mazda Bongoo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 7 | 57% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 10 | 60% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 8 | 50% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (2)
Most common Mazda Bongoo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Bongoo MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (13 times)
- Oil leak (8 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
Mazda Bongoo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 85,799 |
| 2010 | 1 | 25 | 64% | 143,245 |
| 2008 | 1 | 27 | 63% | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 32 | 66% | 139,217 |
| 1999 | 1 | 26 | 77% | 262,126 |
| 1995 | 2 | 36 | 64% | 131,050 |
Mazda Bongoo reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mazda Bongoo vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Bongoo MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Oil leak; Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mazda Bongoo in our data has covered around
148,748 miles.
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