2010 Mazda Bongo · 1,671 MOT tests
2010 Mazda Bongo reliability
2010 Mazda Bongos fail 51.8% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Bongo years (1,671 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 51.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 135,487
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,671
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.4% of tests fail here (144% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.8%
- Suspension25.4%
- Body, chassis and structure15.1%
- Brakes14.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Steering4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 11.67%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 6.64%
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 6.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 5.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.07%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 3.83%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.72%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2010 Mazda Bongos fail 51.8% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Bongo years (1,671 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (11.67% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (6.64% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mazda Bongo shows 135,487 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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