2006 Mazda Bongo · 2,421 MOT tests
2006 Mazda Bongo reliability
2006 Mazda Bongos fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 17 Bongo years (2,421 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 49.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 139,235
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,421
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 17.9% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension27.3%
- Lights and electrics25.7%
- Body, chassis and structure17.9%
- Brakes13.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Steering6.9%
- Seat belts and airbags4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 13.47%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 6.73%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.42%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 3.76%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Stop lamp not working 3.59%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.12%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.29%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.85%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2006 Mazda Bongos fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 17 Bongo years (2,421 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (13.47% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (6.73% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Mazda Bongo shows 139,235 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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