Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2005
54.6% pass rate
from 962 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (24% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.52% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Axle
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (45% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type (45% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.94% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (91% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (93% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Chassis
      • 2.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 0.73% fail on Body
      • 0.42% fail on Panel
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on System
    • 0.52% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.52% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Cabs
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.10% fail on Carrier
    • 0.10% fail on Towbar
      • 0.10% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 12% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.10% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.10% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 10.0% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.2% fail on Seat belts (83% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.42% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.1% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering
      • 0.83% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Pump
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.73% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (59% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.73% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.94% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Transmission oil leaks (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (47% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (56% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment