Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.5% pass rate
from 964 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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (16 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp (72% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 5.6% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (66% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (61% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Body
      • 0.62% fail on Panel
      • 0.62% fail on Other body component
      • 0.10% fail on Body condition
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Towbar
      • 0.21% fail on Vehicle structure (11 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Bracket
    • 0.10% fail on Floor
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 13% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
        • 0.10% fail on Linkage
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (65% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.21% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Valves
  • 9.8% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.10% fail on Window
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.31% fail on Requirements
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (55% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Operation
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear (86% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack (95% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering column
    • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.10% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.93% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.62% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (42% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.10% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment