Mazda Bongo MOT Results

Registered in 2017
64.7% pass rate
from 278 tests in 2021
(50% worse than other 2017 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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda Bongo is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (13 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 8.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (13 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 8.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (13 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.36% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.36% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (180% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (24 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (30 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (109 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Sub-frames (76 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (275 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (200% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition (9 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 5.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (267 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.72% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.72% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Transmission
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.72% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Body
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Size/type (9 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Steering gear (15 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Steering rack (18 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Operation
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates