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N142 UCG

1996 Mazda Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

201,765 mi
Last recorded201,765 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 201,765 miles

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 9 May 2024 201,765 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 197,715 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 195,881 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material areas various. (1.1.11 (c))

Lower underbody inner/outer sill areas corroded + other areas surface corroding.

Fail 15 Feb 2022 195,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material areas various. (1.1.11 (c))

Lower underbody inner/outer sill areas corroded + other areas surface corroding.

Rear Lower spare tyre low pressure.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 193,988 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

front transverse crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 192,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front corrosion developing in front transverse chassis member

corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches--n/s & o/s inner sill

Pass 11 Feb 2019 189,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed sticky tape covering webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion developing in front transverse chassis member

Fail 11 Feb 2019 189,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed sticky tape covering webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion developing in front transverse chassis member

Pass 29 Jan 2018 184,406 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 184,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 178,115 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn approx

Nearside Rear some corrosion on brake disc

Offside Rear surface corrosion on inner sill area

Pass 2 Feb 2016 171,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 171,715 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 167,396 miles

diesel fuel smell?

Fail 10 Feb 2015 167,396 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diesel fuel smell?

Pass 3 Feb 2014 161,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 156,683 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 156,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 151,686 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 151,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 149,052 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 149,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 142,888 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 142,888 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 135,459 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 135,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2008 128,820 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 121,250 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 121,213 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 113,162 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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N142 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 N142 UCG, 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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N142 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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