MOT reliability
Mazda Frendie
1 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mazda Frendie vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Frendie has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,739 miles.
1
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
4,462
Avg miles / year
5.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Frendie problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Frendie MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility3%
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Brakes1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mazda Frendie pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda Frendie MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Frendie MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (4 times)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- No. 3 injector stained/damp, not wet therefore no obvious leak (2 times)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b) (2 times)
- difficult to properly check wheels (for buckling) and wheel bearings due to 4wd system (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
Mazda Frendie pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 145,739 |
Mazda Frendie reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mazda Frendie vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
5.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Frendie MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a).
The typical Mazda Frendie in our data has covered around
145,739 miles.
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