2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Mazda Bongo MOT pass rate and common faults

179 MOT tests in 2024. 65.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time65.9%
Failed or needed repairs34.1%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 179 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.3%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  4. Brakes8.9%
  5. Suspension7.8%
  6. Body & chassis5.6%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Tyres2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Mazda Bongo?

In 2024, 65.9% of 2018 Mazda Bongo cars passed their MOT first time, across 179 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Mazda Bongo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rear fog lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Mazda Bongo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).