Mazda Bongo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 27 model years from 19,224 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests

19,224

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Mazda Bongo

The Mazda Bongo was MOT tested 19,224 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 27 model years (1995 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 277 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 63%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Mazda Bongo has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 157,843 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 98,059 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Bongo is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2000cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,386

Per month£199/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

vs average of all models-12% (82% avg)

vs Mazda brand average-11% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Mazda Bongo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	76%	99	98,059 mi
2020	74%	210	86,171 mi
2019	77%	220	101,242 mi
2018	78%	277	100,079 mi
2017	75%	478	110,285 mi
2016	72%	753	114,318 mi
2015	72%	770	120,943 mi
2014	68%	804	125,212 mi
2013	65%	706	138,716 mi
2012	68%	548	146,888 mi
2011	65%	736	149,648 mi
2010	64%	863	144,418 mi
2009	63%	796	146,139 mi
2008	66%	1,072	156,410 mi
2007	63%	1,331	150,625 mi
2006	67%	1,233	149,731 mi
2005	68%	1,384	139,153 mi
2004	70%	1,127	129,099 mi
2003	71%	764	116,308 mi
2002	76%	780	105,775 mi
2001	74%	738	107,775 mi
2000	75%	757	110,842 mi
1999	73%	610	116,062 mi
1998	69%	400	127,304 mi
1997	71%	573	137,918 mi
1996	65%	691	147,944 mi
1995	64%	504	157,843 mi

Questions about the Mazda Bongo

Is the Mazda Bongo reliable?

Across its 27 model years in our data (1995 to 2021), the Mazda Bongo averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 19,224 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.

Which year Mazda Bongo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Mazda Bongo has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 63%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.