2007 Mazda Bongo · 2,595 MOT tests
2007 Mazda Bongo reliability
2007 Mazda Bongos fail 52% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 17 Bongo years (2,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 52%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 146,578
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,595
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.8% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension28%
- Lights and electrics27.2%
- Body, chassis and structure20%
- Brakes14.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.3%
- Seat belts and airbags6.8%
- Steering6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 13.95%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 7.13%
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.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 4.97%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.01%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.44%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.44%) · Body structure corroded but rigid (7.01%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2007 Mazda Bongos fail 52% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 17 Bongo years (2,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (13.95% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (7.13% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mazda Bongo shows 146,578 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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