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N476 XBR

1996 Mazda Friendee

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,021 mi
Last recorded226,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN476 XBR
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 226,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 126,963 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 206,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 206,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 206,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 199,741 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 199,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 196,406 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 188,151 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 188,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 173,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 162,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 158,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 157,321 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 152,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 143,954 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 143,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N476 XBR is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N476 XBR, 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 N476 XBR registered?

N476 XBR is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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