2014 Mazda Bongo · 1,502 MOT tests
2014 Mazda Bongo reliability
2014 Mazda Bongos fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 17 Bongo years (1,502 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 46.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 114,149
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,502
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.4% of tests fail here (286% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.6%
- Suspension19.8%
- Brakes12.6%
- Body, chassis and structure12.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Steering3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.52%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 5.53%
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 4.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.46%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 3.2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 3.2%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.92%) · Body structure corroded but rigid (4.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2014 Mazda Bongos fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 17 Bongo years (1,502 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.52% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (5.53% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mazda Bongo shows 114,149 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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