Mazda Frendiee vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda Frendiee
58%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda Frendiee (58%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda Frendiee | Mazda Mx-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 58% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 42% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.3 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 141,606 mi | 90,085 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 162,634 |
Most common faults
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
Mazda Mx-5
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda Frendiee (58%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) 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.