Mazda Bongo friendee
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 18 years from 1,232 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
1,232
Best Year
2020 (93%)
Years Covered
18
About the Mazda Bongo friendee
The Mazda Bongo friendee has been tested 1,232 times in 2026 MOT data across 18 model years (1997 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 43 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 61%. With a 32 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEEs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 7 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 143,011 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 112,571 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 friendee is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2020 detailsHow reliable is the Mazda Bongo friendee?
Mazda Bongo friendee by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93% | 43 | 112,571 mi | |
| 2017 | 70% | 40 | 136,463 mi | |
| 2016 | 65% | 46 | 128,564 mi | |
| 2015 | 77% | 70 | 109,034 mi | |
| 2014 | 61% | 75 | 126,398 mi | |
| 2013 | 65% | 40 | 117,328 mi | |
| 2011 | 65% | 46 | 162,945 mi | |
| 2009 | 61% | 44 | 123,721 mi | |
| 2007 | 87% | 67 | 187,266 mi | |
| 2006 | 81% | 59 | 125,309 mi | |
| 2005 | 78% | 125 | 109,955 mi | |
| 2004 | 89% | 126 | 98,201 mi | |
| 2003 | 88% | 91 | 99,174 mi | |
| 2002 | 79% | 163 | 90,086 mi | |
| 2001 | 80% | 82 | 109,911 mi | |
| 2000 | 83% | 42 | 98,714 mi | |
| 1999 | 76% | 38 | 115,079 mi | |
| 1997 | 71% | 35 | 143,011 mi |
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