Mazda 6 vs Mazda Frendiee: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 6
75%
MOT pass rate · 159,403 vehicles
Mazda Frendiee
58%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Frendiee (58%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 6 | Mazda Frendiee |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 58% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 42% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 3.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 113,866 mi | 141,606 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 159,403 | 1 |
Most common faults
Mazda 6
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Mazda Frendiee
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Oil leak
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Frendiee (58%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.