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MAZDA BONGO (2010)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 863 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

64%

Total Tests (2024)

863

Avg Mileage

144,418 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,740

Is the 2010 MAZDA BONGO reliable?

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 18 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the MAZDA brand average of 81%.

At 14 years old, 64% of MAZDA BONGOs from 2010 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 863 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 144,418 miles.

How does the 2010 MAZDA BONGO compare?

Rank among all 2010 cars565th out of 575(top 98%)
Rank among all MAZDA models452th out of 483(top 94%)
vs national average-18% (82% avg)
vs 2010 cars average-11% (75% avg)
vs MAZDA average-17% (81% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2010 MAZDA BONGO has 144,418 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 103,600 miles for a 14-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

Best year to buy a MAZDA BONGO?

The most reliable year is the 2018 model with a 78% MOT pass rate, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 63%. The 2010 sits between the two at 64%.

How much does a 2010 MAZDA BONGO cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 0cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£30
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£1,740
Per month£145/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

MAZDA BONGO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202176%9998,059 mi
202074%21086,171 mi
201977%220101,242 mi
201878%277100,079 mi
201775%478110,285 mi
201672%753114,318 mi
201572%770120,943 mi
201468%804125,212 mi
201365%706138,716 mi
201268%548146,888 mi
201165%736149,648 mi
201064%863144,418 mi
200963%796146,139 mi
200866%1,072156,410 mi
200763%1,331150,625 mi
200667%1,233149,731 mi
200568%1,384139,153 mi
200470%1,127129,099 mi
200371%764116,308 mi
200276%780105,775 mi
200174%738107,775 mi
200075%757110,842 mi
199973%610116,062 mi
199869%400127,304 mi
199771%573137,918 mi
199665%691147,944 mi
199564%504157,843 mi

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About the 2010 MAZDA BONGO

The 2010 MAZDA BONGO is a city car with a 0cc petrol engine. 863 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 98% of 2010 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 144,418 miles at 14 years old, MAZDA BONGO owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2010 MAZDA BONGO Fuel Costs

The modest 0cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2010 MAZDA BONGO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,740 (£145/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 64% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

MAZDA BONGO Reliability Trend

The MAZDA BONGO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2010 MAZDA BONGO

At 14 years old, the MAZDA BONGO is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 78%.

Alternatives to the 2010 MAZDA BONGO

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: