Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 1997
53.6% pass rate
from 222 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 1997 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (74% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 9.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (32 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (17 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (9 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (31 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (95% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.90% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 2.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.2% fail on Stop lamp (97% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.7% fail on Horn
      • 2.3% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Chassis
      • 2.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.90% fail on Transmission
      • 0.90% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.90% fail on Joints
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.45% fail on Cabs
      • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 1997 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.90% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.90% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.90% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.90% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.90% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.45% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 5.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Operation
      • 0.45% fail on Pump
      • 0.45% fail on Other components
    • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment