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N489 HWP

2005 Mazda Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,057 mi
Last recorded116,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Friendee115,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 HWP
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 116,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

front under radiator box section deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2023 115,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front under radiator section deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2023 115,157 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front under radiator section deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 112,488 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 110,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,753 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,343 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 102,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,452 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,441 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,718 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,058 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

front pads low

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,765 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,096 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,024 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,794 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 23,974 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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N489 HWP is a 2005 Mazda Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 115,115 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 N489 HWP, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N489 HWP registered?

N489 HWP is a 2005 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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The MOT history for N489 HWP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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