2000 Mazda Bongo · 1,036 MOT tests
2000 Mazda Bongo reliability
2000 Mazda Bongos fail 35.1% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 17 Bongo years (1,036 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 35.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 100,055
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,036
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: about average for its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Suspension13.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure6.4%
- Brakes6.1%
- Tyres3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.25%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rear fog lamp not working 3.86%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.57%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.8%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.61%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.61%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (7.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.54%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.25%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2000 Mazda Bongos fail 35.1% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 17 Bongo years (1,036 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.25% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (3.86% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Mazda Bongo shows 100,055 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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