2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

331 MOT tests in 2024. 61.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time61.3%
Failed or needed repairs38.7%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 331 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  5. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.3%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.1%
  2. Suspension14.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.8%
  4. Brakes10.6%
  5. Body & chassis10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Tyres3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2000 BongoAll Bongo years2002 Bongo →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 61.3% of 2001 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 331 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Mazda Bongo?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Mazda Bongo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).