MAZDA BONGO MOT Pass Rate
59.2% of 2,758 MAZDA BONGO MOT tests pass.
The BONGO passes 59.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MAZDA models (76.3%).
The MAZDA BONGO passes 59.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 71.1% at 3–6 years to 58.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 71.1% | 97 | 93,335 miles |
| 6–10 years | 60.2% | 359 | 115,249 miles |
| 10–15 years | 58.8% | 522 | 144,207 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.5% | 1,780 | 132,420 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA BONGO
The most common reason the MAZDA BONGO fails its MOT is suspension — present in 96.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 96.2% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.3% | not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 55.1% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Brakes | 36.2% | excessively binding |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.2% | carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |
| Visibility | 15.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 10.3% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 9.3% | has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.3% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | fixing missing |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 72.6% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 73.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 77.3% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 74.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 83.2% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 87.5% pass rate