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N275 VLJ

1995 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,184 mi
Last recorded123,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda Friendee127,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 123,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

glow and roof light on dash

n/s inner sill pannel starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2012 123,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front tyres wearing unevenly and scrubbing out edges

n/s inner sill pannel starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2011 117,687 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 110,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,592 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 99,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,341 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 90,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 90,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 81,150 miles

PLEASE NOTE THIS VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TESTED AT THIS V,T,S, THEN REPAIRED AT VTS. BUT DUE TO LOST PAPERWORK I HAD TO ENTER IT AS A FULL TEST AS COMPUTOR WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A REG MARK OR TEST NUMBER.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 81,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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N275 VLJ is a 1995 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N275 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 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 N275 VLJ registered?

N275 VLJ is a 1995 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N275 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N275 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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