Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 1995
59.2% pass rate
from 191 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1995 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (99% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 8.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (99% worse than other 1995 vans)
        • 8.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (99% worse than other 1995 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (73% better than other 1995 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.52% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.52% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (31 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (15 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 6.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 6.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 6.3% fail on Chassis
      • 6.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Towbar (9 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.52% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 1.0% fail on Body
      • 0.52% fail on Panel
      • 0.52% fail on Other body component
    • 0.52% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.52% fail on Seats
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's seat
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (3 times worse than other 1995 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (3 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.52% fail on View to rear
      • 0.52% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.52% fail on Locking devices
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering
      • 0.52% fail on Operation
      • 0.52% fail on Other components
  • 5.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 5.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
      • 0.52% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.52% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.52% fail on Speedometer