Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 1996
46.9% pass rate
from 239 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 1996 vans)
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 1996 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (66% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (57% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 14% fail on Anti-roll bars (6 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (23 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (26 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (21 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (21 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover (32 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (97% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 0.84% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.42% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.42% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
  • 27% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 15% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 15% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp (91% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.42% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (75% better than other 1996 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (74% better than other 1996 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 1996 vans)
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 7.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.2% fail on Chassis
      • 4.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Body
      • 1.3% fail on Other body component
      • 0.42% fail on Panel
    • 0.84% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.42% fail on Seats
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's seat
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (15 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (17 times worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.84% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 8.8% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.42% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Power steering (180% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Operation
      • 0.42% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.42% fail on Rams
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 5.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.42% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.84% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.84% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks