2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

361 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 361 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.3%
  7. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light3.0%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.7%
  2. Suspension18.8%
  3. Brakes11.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  6. Body & chassis8.3%
  7. Tyres2.8%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2002 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 361 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Mazda Bongo?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rear fog lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Mazda Bongo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).