MOT reliability
Mazda Frendee bongo
4 vehicles · 75 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mazda Frendee bongo vehicles and 75 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Frendee bongo has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 196,320 miles.
4
Vehicles
75
MOT tests
8,252
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Frendee bongo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Frendee bongo MOT tests:
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Other54%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Body & structure12%
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Brakes10%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mazda Frendee bongo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (1), LPG (1)
Most common Mazda Frendee bongo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Frendee bongo MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- rear stop light damaged (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Mazda Frendee bongo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 195,771 |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 196,756 |
| 1997 | 1 | 25 | 60% | 209,330 |
| 1995 | 1 | 16 | 100% | 183,423 |
Mazda Frendee bongo reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mazda Frendee bongo vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Frendee bongo MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mazda Frendee bongo in our data has covered around
196,320 miles.
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