2009 Mazda Bongo · 1,445 MOT tests
2009 Mazda Bongo reliability
2009 Mazda Bongos fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 Bongo years (1,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 51.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 142,813
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,445
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 17.2% of tests fail here (138% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.7%
- Lights and electrics26.4%
- Body, chassis and structure17.2%
- Brakes15.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Seat belts and airbags4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 12.25%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 7.34%
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 5.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.6%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 3.6%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.68%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.47%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (7.13%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2009 Mazda Bongos fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 Bongo years (1,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (12.25% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (7.34% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Mazda Bongo shows 142,813 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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