Mazda Friendee

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2006 2.5 diesel. 6 of 21 tests failed.

The defects inspectors cite

• 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
• A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
• 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 rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
• A shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle
• A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• Suspension — 67% of its failures
  • 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
  • A shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle
  • A suspension component insecurely attached to chassis or axle
• Brakes — 17% of its failures
• Steering — 17% of its failures
  • A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
• Lights and electrics — 33% of its failures
  • A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • 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 rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
• Seat belts and airbags — 17% of its failures
• Visibility — 17% of its failures