1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

265 MOT tests in 2024. 57.4% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time57.4%
Failed or needed repairs42.6%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 265 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.0%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.7%
  2. Suspension20.8%
  3. Body & chassis17.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.0%
  5. Brakes11.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Tyres3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.9%

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: stop 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 1999 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 57.4% of 1999 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 265 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Mazda Bongo?

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

Is the 1999 Mazda Bongo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).