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M424 VJL

1995 Mazda Friendee

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,282 mi
Last recorded150,282 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Friendee127,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 VJL
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,282 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 150,262 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,027 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 144,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel archs corroded

offside front and rear inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s outer sill corroded. not near prescribed area

o/s/r deteriorating on side wall

various corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 May 2013 138,511 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 138,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 138,065 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 138,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise offside front tyre tread is cracking

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 135,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 124,966 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 124,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2009 110,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front and both rear tyres perished but not to excess

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 110,824 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front and both rear tyres perished but not to excess

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,815 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 106,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear chassis rusty & various rust under car n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 94,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear cross member, all of o/s floor to sill, n/s/f floor to sill

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes and o/s/r link arm

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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M424 VJL is a 1995 Mazda Friendee in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 127,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M424 VJL, 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 31 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M424 VJL registered?

M424 VJL is a 1995 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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