MOT reliability
Mazda Freda
17 vehicles · 245 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Mazda Freda vehicles and 245 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Freda has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 168,097 miles.
17
Vehicles
245
MOT tests
8,360
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Freda problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Freda MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Body & structure5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes3%
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Steering2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Mazda Freda pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 69% |
| 2 | 18 | 56% |
| 3 | 14 | 71% |
| 4 | 14 | 71% |
| 5 | 17 | 59% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 11 | 73% |
| 8 | 16 | 62% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 11 | 91% |
| 11 | 13 | 69% |
| 12 | 13 | 69% |
| 13 | 16 | 62% |
| 14 | 12 | 50% |
| 15 | 10 | 60% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 8 | 50% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Diesel (16), Petrol (1)
Most common Mazda Freda MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Freda MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
- Oil leak (9 times)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (6 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (5 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
Mazda Freda pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 183,490 |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 270,414 |
| 2007 | 2 | 15 | 60% | 145,814 |
| 2006 | 3 | 56 | 70% | 160,957 |
| 2005 | 2 | 39 | 54% | 141,141 |
| 2004 | 2 | 34 | 71% | 237,654 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 | 60% | 186,451 |
| 1996 | 3 | 41 | 66% | 151,593 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 106,962 |
Mazda Freda reliability FAQ
Across 17 Mazda Freda vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Freda MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b).
The typical Mazda Freda in our data has covered around
168,097 miles.
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