Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2012
52.1% pass rate
from 428 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2012 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (59% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (57 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 9.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (13 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (212 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.23% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps (84% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp (95% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (12 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.47% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (13 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (16 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (26 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (27 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis (23 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (23 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Panel (10 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Body condition
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
    • 0.70% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.47% fail on Joints
      • 0.23% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Cabs
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition (8 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 6.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (156 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (46 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (14 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (22 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.23% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.93% fail on Rigid brake pipes (68% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.47% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (200% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Requirements
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment