Mazda 6 vs Mazda Friendee bongo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 6
75%
MOT pass rate · 159,403 vehicles
More reliable
Mazda Friendee bongo
68%
MOT pass rate · 50 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 6 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 6 | Mazda Friendee bongo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 3.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 113,866 mi | 162,594 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 159,403 | 50 |
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 Friendee bongo
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 6 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.