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M282 UTF

2008 Mazda Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Friendee133,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 UTF
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 129,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 127,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 127,811 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,249 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 125,249 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,613 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 121,613 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 110,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,540 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,760 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,760 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,879 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,305 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,667 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 92,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,941 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil lecking from n/s/r axle oil seal

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,718 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M282 UTF is a 2008 Mazda Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 133,536 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 M282 UTF, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M282 UTF registered?

M282 UTF is a 2008 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is M282 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M282 UTF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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