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MC52 RBF

2002 Mazda Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,903 mi
Last recorded162,903 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Friendee128,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 RBF
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 162,903 miles

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 161,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 161,553 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 161,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre exhaust silencer corroded, large hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID/ LED Bulbs fitted to halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area close to rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area close to suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, also cut not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill central not close to mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (Centre row) chewed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded/ pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake efficiency below limit

Steering lock not functioning Key stuck in ignition not allowing inspection of steering lock (7.3 (a))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded throughout body, structure and components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 151,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 150,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 142,365 miles

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

vehicle underside waxoyled

Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,817 miles

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 128,051 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

outer sills covered with plastic unable to fully check

Fail 27 Nov 2017 127,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

outer sills covered with plastic unable to fully check

Pass 21 Dec 2016 112,739 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 112,731 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,153 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD

Oil leak

REAR DIFFENTIAL LEAKING

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,367 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted inner faces

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,013 miles

front brake discs pitted inner faces

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,013 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted inner faces

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,069 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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MC52 RBF is a 2002 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 128,436 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 MC52 RBF, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MC52 RBF is a 2002 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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