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N119 VLJ

2006 Mazda Friendee

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,801 mi
Last recorded176,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Friendee143,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 176,801 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 171,927 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

ball joint dust covers perished

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 168,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 166,729 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 165,197 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 163,709 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 160,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 158,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 156,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 153,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 150,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 148,287 miles

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

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

battery tray correded but still secure

Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,741 miles

battery tray slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 136,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 130,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 121,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 107,878 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 107,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,098 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 100,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,242 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 91,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,513 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 88,513 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 fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N119 VLJ is a 2006 Mazda Friendee in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 143,912 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 N119 VLJ, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N119 VLJ registered?

N119 VLJ is a 2006 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 22 August 2006.

Is N119 VLJ safe to buy?

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