2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

600 MOT tests in 2024. 49.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time49.0%
Failed or needed repairs51.0%
Typical mileage at test152,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 600 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength16.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working8.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.8%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  8. Horn: not working3.7%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.5%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    31 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.0%
  2. Suspension40.7%
  3. Body & chassis24.7%
  4. Brakes22.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  7. Steering6.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2008 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 49.0% of 2008 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 600 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Mazda Bongo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rear fog lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Mazda Bongo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).