2008 Mazda Bongo · 2,100 MOT tests
2008 Mazda Bongo reliability
2008 Mazda Bongos fail 49.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 Bongo years (2,100 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 49.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 148,298
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,100
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 17.9% of tests fail here (116% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.6%
- Lights and electrics25.2%
- Body, chassis and structure17.9%
- Brakes14.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.3%
- Steering5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 13.67%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 6.52%
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 5.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.71%
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 4.62%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.67%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.38%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.38%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.95%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2008 Mazda Bongos fail 49.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 Bongo years (2,100 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (13.67% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (6.52% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Mazda Bongo shows 148,298 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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