2011 Mazda Bongo · 1,362 MOT tests
2011 Mazda Bongo reliability
2011 Mazda Bongos fail 51.7% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 Bongo years (1,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 51.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 139,907
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,362
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.4% of tests fail here (177% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.7%
- Suspension23.6%
- Body, chassis and structure15.4%
- Brakes13.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.6%
- Tyres4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 11.89%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 5.87%
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 5.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 5.07%
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 4.77%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4.33%
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 (13.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.12%) · Body structure corroded but rigid (6.09%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2011 Mazda Bongos fail 51.7% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 17 Bongo years (1,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (11.89% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (5.87% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mazda Bongo shows 139,907 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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