MOT reliability
Mazda Friendly
2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mazda Friendly vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Friendly has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,030 miles.
2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
9,087
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Friendly problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Friendly MOT tests:
-
Other135%
-
Seatbelts & equipment10%
Mazda Friendly pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Mazda Friendly MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Friendly MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (2 times)
- Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (2 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a) (2 times)
- Spare tyre defective (2 times)
- Temporary fuel cap fitted (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
Mazda Friendly pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 155,888 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 68,172 |
Mazda Friendly reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mazda Friendly vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Friendly MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective; Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Mazda Friendly in our data has covered around
112,030 miles.
Compare the Mazda Friendly
See how the Mazda Friendly stacks up against other Mazda models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Mazda Friendly
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Mazda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks