Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 1999
59.5% pass rate
from 257 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 1999 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (91% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 7.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.78% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.78% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.39% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bar (14 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (7 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover (16 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage
    • 5.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (8 times worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 11% fail on Catalyst emissions (9 times worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.39% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.39% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.78% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Chassis
      • 3.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.78% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.78% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Body
      • 0.39% fail on Panel
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.78% fail on Washers (85% better than other 1999 vans)
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 1999 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 1999 vans)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (9 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (9 times worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.78% fail on Condition
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.39% fail on Rams
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.78% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp