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Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2008
48.0% pass rate
from 793 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2008 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (97% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (17 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (74% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.76% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Horn (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.88% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.88% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.88% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (49% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Body (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Other body component
      • 0.13% fail on Body condition
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.63% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.38% fail on System (15 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Catch
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 13% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (20 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake linings (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (65% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (28 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (44% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.76% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
      • 0.50% fail on Requirements (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box
    • 0.88% fail on Power steering
      • 0.50% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.13% fail on Rams
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (45% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.13% fail on Anchorages