Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 1998
57.4% pass rate
from 141 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 1998 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.71% fail on Horn
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (14 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.71% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.71% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.71% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.1% fail on Chassis
      • 7.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.71% fail on Bearing housing
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Hose
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.4% fail on Body
      • 1.4% fail on Panel
    • 0.71% fail on Towbar
      • 0.71% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (25 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (25 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.71% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.71% fail on Lever
    • 0.71% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 7.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition (4 times worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.71% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.71% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.71% fail on Requirements
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.71% fail on Condition
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.71% fail on Attachment