Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2010
47.5% pass rate
from 612 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2010 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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (54% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 9.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.82% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (16 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.98% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (24 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps (69% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp (75% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.98% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.49% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.49% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (10 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (12 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Chassis (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Chassis condition (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Strengthening plate (56 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 0.82% fail on Body
      • 0.49% fail on Panel
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.33% fail on Cabs
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (65% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.98% fail on Lever
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 8.7% fail on Spark ignition (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 6.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (88 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (40 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Non catalyst emissions (19 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.98% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (7 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Transmission oil leaks (14 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Other leaks (7 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers (71% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.65% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Other components
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (96% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Condition
      • 0.33% fail on Requirements
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres (52% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.98% fail on Tread depth (74% better than other 2010 vans)
  • 0.82% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.82% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.16% fail on Speedometer