Mazda Bongo Friendee MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda Bongo Friendee. Check any Bongo Friendee by registration number below.

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70.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.7%

vs Mazda Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mazda Bongo Friendee — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda Bongo Friendee has an average MOT pass rate of 70.6%, which is 12.7 percentage points below the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Bongo Friendee on the road.

The most common reasons a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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, headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing. If you are preparing your Bongo Friendee 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 Friendee, 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 Friendee performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 46 vehicles

84.8%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 3yr

168k mi

2020

Based on 81 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.8%

Mileage at 3yr

168k mi

Mileage at 5yr

201k mi

2019

Based on 40 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.5%

Mileage at 5yr

145k mi

2017

Based on 50 vehicles

72.0%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

24.2%

2016

Based on 57 vehicles

59.6%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

48.4%

2015

Based on 100 vehicles

72.0%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

20.7%

2014

Based on 92 vehicles

54.3%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

33.9%

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2013

Based on 56 vehicles

58.9%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

33.3%

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2012

Based on 35 vehicles

51.4%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Retest Rate

47.1%

2011

Based on 66 vehicles

57.6%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2010

Based on 40 vehicles

67.5%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.6%

2009

Based on 52 vehicles

46.2%Poor

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2008

Based on 49 vehicles

57.1%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

17.4%

2007

Based on 103 vehicles

76.7%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

6.3%

2006

Based on 101 vehicles

67.3%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

17.0%

2005

Based on 169 vehicles

72.8%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

17.9%

2004

Based on 170 vehicles

85.9%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

10.5%

2003

Based on 127 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

13.4%

2002

Based on 172 vehicles

79.7%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2001

Based on 105 vehicles

78.1%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

13.9%

2000

Based on 57 vehicles

77.2%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

27.3%

1999

Based on 46 vehicles

71.7%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

26.7%

1997

Based on 36 vehicles

63.9%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

10.7%

Retest Rate

25.0%

0

Based on 914 vehicles

75.8%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mazda Bongo Friendee

The most common reasons a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

12.9%

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

11.7%

Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing

5.8%

Mazda Bongo Friendee Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

2.2%

Nearside

2.2%

Front Nearside

2.2%

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

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93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda Premacy

88.7% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Mazda Bongo Friendee

Mazda Bongo Friendee — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda Bongo Friendee MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda Bongo Friendee is 70.6% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda Bongo Friendee?

The most common MOT failures on the Mazda Bongo Friendee are: Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (12.9%), 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 (11.7%), Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing (5.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mazda Bongo Friendee reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 70.6%, the Mazda Bongo Friendee is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda Bongo Friendee?

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What mileage should I expect on a Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Typical mileage for the Mazda Bongo Friendee: 168,008 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Bongo Friendee to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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