Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2004
52.6% pass rate
from 665 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (62% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
  • 24% fail on Suspension
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 9.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.60% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.60% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (98% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Chassis (65% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Chassis condition (66% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (53% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (53% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Body
      • 0.60% fail on Other body component
      • 0.30% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Body condition
      • 0.15% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.75% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
    • 0.75% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.60% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.15% fail on Catch
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Cabs
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (56% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (94% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas (96% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.45% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2004 vans)
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 1.7% fail on Power steering (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Pump
    • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.15% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.45% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (46% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates