Mazda Bongo Friendee MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,368 real DVSA MOT tests on the Mazda Bongo Friendee — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Mazda Bongo Friendee is abs fault — this model is 32 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,368 MOT tests, 7.78% of all Mazda Bongo Friendee tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include electrical wiring fault (10x the fleet average), structural corrosion (8.2x the fleet average), obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (6.2x the fleet average), and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (5.8x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Mazda Bongo Friendee's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Suspension, Lights & Electrics, Bodywork. If you're inspecting a Mazda Bongo Friendee before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Mazda Bongo Friendee
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Mazda Bongo Friendee:
Suspension — check for abs fault. Lights & Electrics — check for electrical wiring fault, obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or.... Bodywork — check for structural corrosion, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t....
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Mazda Bongo Friendee MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda Bongo Friendee?
Based on 1,368 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is abs fault — at 32x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include electrical wiring fault and structural corrosion.
Is the Mazda Bongo Friendee reliable based on MOT data?
The Mazda Bongo Friendee has 5 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is abs fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Mazda Bongo Friendee most commonly fails on abs fault and electrical wiring fault. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Mazda Bongo Friendee's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.