MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE MOT pass rate
74.4% of 1,187 MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE MOT tests pass.
At 74.4%, The BONGO FRIENDEE passes slightly less often than the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).
At 74.4%, The MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.4% at 3–6 years to 77.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (13) | 13 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.4% | 81 | 102,789 miles |
| 6–10 years | 63.8% | 149 | 118,420 miles |
| 10–15 years | 56.9% | 160 | 133,284 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.8% | 784 | 113,333 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE
The most common reason the MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 88.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 88.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 58.7% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 39.0% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Brakes | 28.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 18.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.8% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |
| Tyres | 9.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 6.5% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE?
- 74.4% of MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE MOT tests pass, based on 1,187 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE?
- The most common reason the MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 88.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MAZDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.