Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2007
48.6% pass rate
from 973 tests in 2021
(9.5% worse than other 2007 vans)
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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.82% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.7% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.51% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 9.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 9.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.10% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.2% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (13 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (16 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 5.2% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (53% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (52% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 0.92% fail on Body
      • 0.51% fail on Panel
      • 0.41% fail on Other body component
    • 0.82% fail on Seats (190% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.51% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on System
    • 0.21% fail on Towbar
      • 0.21% fail on Vehicle structure (18 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Cabs
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 13% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (12 times worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (18 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Condition
      • 0.51% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2007 vans)
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components (49% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (50% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering (150% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.21% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Steering column
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (9 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition (64% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (70% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.72% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (49% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Speedometer (8 times worse than other 2007 vans)