Mazda Friendee
From 301 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 39 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 39 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 13 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.6% of Friendee failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 10.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £187.
Typical mileage
Half of all Friendees tested had between 114,974 and 160,709 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 139,085 median miles, the Friendee has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda Friendee MOT pass rate?
The Mazda Friendee has a 70.1% MOT pass rate based on 301 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda Friendee?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda Friendee is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 39 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda Friendee at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda Friendee is 139,085 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 114,974 and 160,709 miles.
Buying a used Friendee?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £187 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 49.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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