MOT reliability
Mazda Friendi
3 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mazda Friendi vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Friendi has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 187,651 miles.
3
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
7,109
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Friendi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Friendi MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Body & structure10%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering3%
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Brakes2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mazda Friendi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 33% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Mazda Friendi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Friendi MOT tests:
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (5 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (5 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- advise battery insecure. (3 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components (2 times)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some components (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Mazda Friendi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 140,829 |
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 67% | 205,437 |
| 2004 | 1 | 30 | 57% | 216,687 |
Mazda Friendi reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mazda Friendi vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Friendi MOT issues are:
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a); Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a); Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b).
The typical Mazda Friendi in our data has covered around
187,651 miles.
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