2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

738 MOT tests in 2024. 53.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.0%
Failed or needed repairs47.0%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 738 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength14.9%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.3%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.5%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  9. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.8%
  2. Suspension37.3%
  3. Body & chassis24.3%
  4. Brakes18.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  6. Steering7.7%
  7. Tyres5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.6%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2006 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 53.0% of 2006 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 738 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mazda Bongo?

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

Is the 2006 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).