Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2016
61.1% pass rate
from 475 tests in 2021
(52% worse than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (93% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (12 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (12 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (12 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Battery(ies) (38 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Horn (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (22 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (101 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Springs
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition (16 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 6.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (398 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (152 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Non catalyst emissions (89 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (170% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (102 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (119 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Fuel system (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (15 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis (73 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition (76 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Transmission
      • 0.42% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.42% fail on Joints
    • 0.21% fail on Load security
      • 0.21% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.21% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.63% fail on Tread depth (74% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.84% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Steering rack (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 0.84% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment