MOT reliability
Mazda Mazda bongo
4 vehicles · 59 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mazda Mazda bongo vehicles and 59 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mazda bongo has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 146,421 miles.
4
Vehicles
59
MOT tests
6,400
Avg miles / year
3.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Mazda bongo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mazda bongo MOT tests:
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Other31%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes21%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mazda Mazda bongo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (2)
Most common Mazda Mazda bongo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mazda bongo MOT tests:
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Under shields restrict the examination of all components (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Vehicle is fitted with undershields making the testing of all components impossible (2 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have some level of rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Mazda Mazda bongo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 125,638 |
| 2016 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 117,979 |
| 2009 | 1 | 22 | 59% | 245,977 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 96,091 |
Mazda Mazda bongo reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mazda Mazda bongo vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
3.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Mazda bongo MOT issues are:
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mazda Mazda bongo in our data has covered around
146,421 miles.
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