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N414 RDL

1996 Mazda Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,437 mi
Last recorded161,437 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 RDL
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 161,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 143,079 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 143,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 138,691 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 138,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,500 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,994 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 126,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,295 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 124,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 121,372 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,836 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 113,869 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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N414 RDL is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N414 RDL, 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 N414 RDL registered?

N414 RDL is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N414 RDL safe to buy?

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