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A19 DJO

1996 Mazda Friendee

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

198,399 mi
Last recorded198,399 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DJO
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 198,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

underbody undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2024 196,382 miles

genral corosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 194,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 193,875 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from rear coolant hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 188,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 184,939 miles

vehicle underbody not fully assessed due to large amounts of underseal applied

Pass 2 Aug 2019 184,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 182,624 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 179,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 176,668 miles

corrosion on inner seals

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2016 176,668 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on inner seals

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2015 172,415 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 172,347 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 169,119 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall perrished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F Headlight deteriorated

O/S/R Sill corroded and holed

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 169,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall perrished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F Headlight deteriorated

O/S/R Sill corroded and holed

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 165,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlights deteriorated

N/S/F Sill corroded

O/S/F Brake disc corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer exhaust rubbers perrished

Fail 18 Jan 2013 165,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlights deteriorated

N/S/F Sill corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Brake disc corroded

Rear silencer exhaust rubbers perrished

Fail 13 Apr 2011 155,393 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion to O/S/F Brake disc

Pass 13 Apr 2011 155,393 miles

Slight corrosion to O/S/F Brake disc

Pass 28 Apr 2010 149,293 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Headlights deteriorated

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 141,098 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyre size 195/70/15

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyre size 215/65/15

Fail 16 Feb 2009 141,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyre size 195/70/15

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyre size 215/65/15

Pass 21 Feb 2008 139,132 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Left hand rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2007 136,106 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 133,102 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Friendee?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
4,831
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 165
fog lamp not working 154
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 92
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A19 DJO is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 143,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Friendee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 DJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A19 DJO is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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