2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

290 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 290 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.8%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.4%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.1%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  10. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.5%
  2. Suspension24.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks15.5%
  4. Brakes8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Body & chassis6.9%
  7. Steering4.8%
  8. Tyres4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2000 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2000 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 290 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mazda Bongo?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mazda Bongo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).