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N152 FKW

1996 Mazda Friendee

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 FKW
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,715 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 86,715 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,839 miles

Front front brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,839 miles

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

Front front brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,767 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 85,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,045 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 85,042 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,239 miles

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

Offside Main beam dim

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Wipers worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,947 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,138 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,269 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,269 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N152 FKW is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 N152 FKW, 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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What year was N152 FKW registered?

N152 FKW is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N152 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N152 FKW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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