MOT reliability
Mazda Friende
5 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mazda Friende vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Friende has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 181,618 miles.
5
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
5,677
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Friende problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Friende MOT tests:
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Other46%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering6%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Mazda Friende pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 6 | 50% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 10 | 50% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 9 | 56% |
| 14 | 8 | 62% |
| 15 | 6 | 50% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 8 | 50% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (2)
Most common Mazda Friende MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Friende MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (6 times)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a)) (4 times)
Mazda Friende pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 99,693 |
| 2009 | 1 | 25 | 72% | 117,222 |
| 2007 | 1 | 24 | 58% | 215,309 |
| 2005 | 1 | 27 | 67% | 186,398 |
| 1999 | 1 | 31 | 55% | 289,469 |
Mazda Friende reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mazda Friende vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Friende MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a)); Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)).
The typical Mazda Friende in our data has covered around
181,618 miles.
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