Mazda Bongo MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda Bongo. Check any Bongo by registration number below.
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62.0%
Avg Pass Rate
-21.3%
vs Mazda Avg
28
Year Ranges
Below Average
Reliability
Mazda Bongo — MOT Reliability Overview
The Mazda Bongo has an average MOT pass rate of 62.0%, which is 21.3 percentage points below the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This suggests the Bongo can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.
The most common reasons a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Bongo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Mazda Bongo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Mazda Bongo performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 125 vehicles
2.7%
32.0%
158k mi
2020
Based on 272 vehicles
3.0%
27.3%
133k mi
100k mi
2019
Based on 312 vehicles
3.9%
22.2%
153k mi
163k mi
2018
Based on 388 vehicles
3.2%
25.9%
154k mi
2017
Based on 633 vehicles
4.6%
28.5%
145k mi
2016
Based on 995 vehicles
4.1%
29.2%
2015
Based on 1,038 vehicles
6.0%
28.3%
203k mi
2014
Based on 1,063 vehicles
4.1%
32.9%
202k mi
2013
Based on 913 vehicles
5.4%
30.3%
213k mi
2012
Based on 785 vehicles
5.1%
27.4%
240k mi
2011
Based on 942 vehicles
3.6%
37.6%
2010
Based on 1,174 vehicles
6.8%
32.6%
2009
Based on 1,029 vehicles
7.7%
32.4%
2008
Based on 1,464 vehicles
7.1%
30.7%
2007
Based on 1,790 vehicles
8.5%
30.0%
2006
Based on 1,675 vehicles
7.0%
27.0%
2005
Based on 1,861 vehicles
5.3%
26.6%
2004
Based on 1,381 vehicles
6.2%
29.5%
2003
Based on 886 vehicles
4.6%
30.4%
2002
Based on 921 vehicles
2.5%
29.4%
2001
Based on 858 vehicles
4.7%
28.6%
2000
Based on 850 vehicles
3.2%
27.4%
1999
Based on 702 vehicles
2.8%
32.0%
1998
Based on 441 vehicles
3.9%
31.6%
1997
Based on 617 vehicles
6.5%
32.6%
1996
Based on 700 vehicles
6.3%
37.1%
1995
Based on 520 vehicles
4.1%
30.6%
0
Based on 12,934 vehicles
133k mi
Top MOT Failures — Mazda Bongo
The most common reasons a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Offside
Front Nearside
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Mazda Bongo — Frequently Asked Questions
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