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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda Friendee. Check any Friendee by registration number below.

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66.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.7%

vs Mazda Avg

8

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mazda Friendee — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda Friendee has an average MOT pass rate of 66.6%, which is 16.7 percentage points below the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Friendee on the road.

Before buying a used Mazda Friendee, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mazda Friendee performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 30 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2012

Based on 30 vehicles

83.3%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%
Retest Rate

5.3%

2010

Based on 44 vehicles

52.3%Below Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

13.0%

Retest Rate

21.7%

2009

Based on 30 vehicles

53.3%Below Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Retest Rate

41.2%

2008

Based on 34 vehicles

50.0%Below Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

35.0%

2006

Based on 36 vehicles

75.0%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

8.3%

2005

Based on 36 vehicles

61.1%Below Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

25.0%

0

Based on 222 vehicles

67.6%Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 5yr

139k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

6.7%

Nearside

6.7%

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

Mazda Mx-30 Se-l Lux Ev

93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda Premacy

88.7% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mazda Friendee

Mazda Friendee — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda Friendee MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda Friendee?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda Friendee is 66.6% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda Friendee?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mazda Friendee reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 66.6%, the Mazda Friendee is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda Friendee?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mazda Friendee?
Typical mileage for the Mazda Friendee: 175,170 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Friendee to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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