2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

144 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 144 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.1%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.8%
  2. Suspension12.5%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Steering1.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Tyres0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%

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 2020 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2020 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 144 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mazda Bongo?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 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).