Mazda Friendee
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 30 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
57%
Total Tests
30
Model Year
2005
Years Covered
1
About the Mazda Friendee
The Mazda Friendee was MOT tested 30 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2005), with an average pass rate of 57%. That's 25 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Friendee is 24 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2005 detailsHow reliable is the Mazda Friendee?
Mazda Friendee by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 57% | 30 | 158,156 mi |
Questions about the Mazda Friendee
Is the Mazda Friendee reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2005), the Mazda Friendee averages a 57% MOT pass rate, from 30 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 25 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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