2016 Mazda Bongo · 1,380 MOT tests
2016 Mazda Bongo reliability
2016 Mazda Bongos fail 41.6% of first MOT tests, 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 Bongo years (1,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- 41.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda Bongos: 45.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 56% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 102,900
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,380
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 60% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.8% of tests fail here (317% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mazda Bongo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.2%
- Suspension15.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.8%
- Brakes8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Steering4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 4.64%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 4.2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.62%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.33%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.19%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.03%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mazda Bongo reliable?
2016 Mazda Bongos fail 41.6% of first MOT tests, 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 17 Bongo years (1,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mazda Bongo MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (4.64% of tests), position lamp not working (4.2% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mazda Bongo have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mazda Bongo shows 102,900 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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