Is the Mazda Bongo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 10,778 MOT tests, around 33% of Mazda Bongos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 53% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 14%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 51% diesel, 48% petrol. Diesel Bongos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Bongos are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 33%
- Likely charged
- 53%
- Depends on the car
- 14%
- MOT tests analysed
- 10,778
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Bongo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Bongos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant8 tested | Likely compliant66 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant5 tested | Likely compliant142 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant15 tested | Likely compliant146 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant17 tested | Likely compliant172 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant44 tested | Likely compliant237 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant80 tested | Likely compliant365 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car92 tested | Likely compliant398 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car120 tested | Likely compliant375 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged121 tested | Likely compliant293 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged161 tested | Likely compliant218 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged209 tested | Likely compliant234 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged321 tested | Likely compliant225 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged309 tested | Likely compliant164 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged536 tested | Likely compliant148 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged787 tested | Likely compliant64 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged704 tested | Likely compliant85 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged656 tested | Check Euro standard214 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged389 tested | Check Euro standard213 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged161 tested | Check Euro standard207 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged43 tested | Check Euro standard334 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged23 tested | Check Euro standard302 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged42 tested | Likely charged243 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged72 tested | Likely charged191 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged82 tested | Likely charged64 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged161 tested | Likely charged40 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged192 tested | Likely charged23 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged155 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Bongo
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (51% of Bongos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (48% of Bongos tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Bongos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (14% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mazda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Bongos fare at the MOT too: see the Mazda Bongo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mazda Bongo for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mazda Bongos in this data were first registered between 1995 and 2021. 2005 was the most common year, with 870 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Bongos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 56% of the time, at an average of 124,210 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 53% of the time with 140,293 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Bongos likely to comply are from 2016. 80 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 57% of the time and averaged 112,733 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Bongos likely to comply are from 2006. 85 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 49% of the time and averaged 145,807 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Bongo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (13.8% of tests); suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (10.9%) and "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (5.7%). The most frequent advisory was "leaking excessively from engine", on 14.5% of tests.
Overall, 55% of Bongos passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 131,362 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 10,778 first MOT tests of the Mazda Bongo carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 10,778 MOT tests say about the Mazda Bongo and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mazda Bongo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 33% of Bongos on the road are likely compliant and 53% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Bongo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Bongos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Bongo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Bongos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Bongo is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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