Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2011
51.6% pass rate
from 514 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2011 vans)
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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 9.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Suspension arm (15 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (12 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (88 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 9.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 9.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (21 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (25 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.58% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.19% fail on Cable
    • 0.58% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.58% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Cabs (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (66% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.39% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Spark ignition (7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 5.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (101 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (38 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.97% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.39% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.19% fail on Rams
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Requirements (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (48% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (57% better than other 2011 vans)
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Condition