2000 Mazda Bongo diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Mazda Bongo first registered in 2000 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 249 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 249 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2000 Mazda Bongo diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2000 Mazda Bongo diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension51% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics37% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes29% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Oil and fluid leaks25% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Tyres22% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Rust and bodywork18% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2000 Mazda Bongo diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Mazda Bongo compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 157 | Lights and electrics 31% |
| 2020 | 352 | Lights and electrics 31% |
| 2019 | 361 | Lights and electrics 36% |
| 2018 | 476 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 2017 | 674 | Suspension 38% |
| 2016 | 1,065 | Suspension 40% |
| 2015 | 1,159 | Suspension 40% |
| 2014 | 1,185 | Suspension 46% |
| 2013 | 993 | Suspension 45% |
| 2012 | 858 | Suspension 47% |
| 2011 | 1,005 | Suspension 50% |
| 2010 | 1,177 | Suspension 49% |
| 2009 | 1,061 | Suspension 52% |
| 2008 | 1,416 | Suspension 53% |
| 2007 | 1,825 | Suspension 50% |
| 2006 | 1,793 | Suspension 51% |
| 2005 | 2,116 | Suspension 44% |
| 2004 | 1,638 | Suspension 39% |
| 2003 | 1,125 | Suspension 34% |
| 2002 | 1,534 | Suspension 33% |
| 2001 | 1,394 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 1999 | 1,306 | Suspension 40% |
| 1998 | 874 | Suspension 47% |
| 1997 | 1,313 | Suspension 52% |
| 1996 | 1,397 | Suspension 53% |
| 1995 | 1,131 | Suspension 54% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Mazda Bongo cars first registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score