Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2013
56.3% pass rate
from 449 tests in 2021
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 2013 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 9.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 9.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (75% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp (85% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.67% fail on Battery(ies) (9 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
      • 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.89% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.89% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.89% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.89% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.67% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.45% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (11 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (14 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (160% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (160% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition (10 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (195 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested (104 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Non catalyst emissions (58 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.22% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.89% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (99% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (42 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (44 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis (39 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition (39 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.22% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.89% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.67% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.89% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (17 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Requirements (15 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates