Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2014
57.5% pass rate
from 555 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2014 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (76% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (84% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Battery(ies) (15 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
    • 0.36% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (16 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (20 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 13% fail on Suspension (56% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (11 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (123 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (209 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Springs
      • 0.18% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (180% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (190% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition (11 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (259 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested (35 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Non catalyst emissions (88 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition (71% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (12 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (75% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (69 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis (78 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition (80 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Body
      • 0.36% fail on Panel
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (73 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Requirements (9 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates