2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

152 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.0%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.3%
  2. Suspension11.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  4. Brakes5.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Tyres3.3%
  7. Steering2.6%
  8. Body & chassis2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2019 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2019 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 152 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mazda Bongo?

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

Is the 2019 Mazda Bongo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).