Mazda Bongo reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Mazda Bongo is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 86 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 354 of 442, and 46.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is component mounting prescribed areas (11.0% of tests).
Ranked 354 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 8,116 Mazda Bongos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 46.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Mazda Bongo is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
46.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,400
Typical age at test: 14 years
Mazda Bongo MOT failure rate by age
Most common Mazda Bongo MOT faults
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.0% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working6.6% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.7% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.6% of tests
- Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.2% of tests
- Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6% of tests
What the Mazda Bongo fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 24.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Suspension | 22.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Body and structure | 14.5% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Brakes | 11.9% | About average |
| Visibility | 9.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 8.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 4.7% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 3.5% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 63% less often |
How much is road tax on a Mazda Bongo?
Any Mazda Bongo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Mazda Bongo reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Mazda Bongo is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 86 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Mazda Bongo?
The most common MOT fault is “Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”, found in 11.0% of tests. It fails on body and structure and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Mazda Bongo?
Any Mazda Bongo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Mazda Bongos fail their MOT?
46.2% of Mazda Bongos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Mazda Bongo combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.