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N542 RGD

2009 Mazda Friendee

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,366 mi
Last recorded179,366 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda Friendee134,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 RGD
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 179,366 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 177,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 175,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 172,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear and centre brake pipes are corroded

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 6 Jun 2017 172,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (rear of the arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush, recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)

Rear and centre brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

bonnet stand missing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 157,532 miles

All brake pipes and Fuel pipes coverd with Under seal

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

excessive under body under seal used inspection limited

Fail 6 Jun 2016 157,521 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All brake pipes and Fuel pipes coverd with Under seal

Coolant leak ()

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

excessive under body under seal used inspection limited

Pass 31 Aug 2015 156,574 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 156,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 153,946 miles

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexy hose corroded

centre exhaust bracket bolts broken in transfer box

n/s battery loose in box

o/s headflamp pattern starting to deteriorate

oil all over o/s steering rack boot

rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 153,946 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres tread cracking badly

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexy hose corroded

centre exhaust bracket bolts broken in transfer box

n/s battery loose in box

o/s headflamp pattern starting to deteriorate

oil all over o/s steering rack boot

rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 148,157 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 148,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 144,813 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 144,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 122,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 122,684 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,105 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 99,099 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak - cooler hose to bottom of radiator

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,193 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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N542 RGD is a 2009 Mazda Friendee in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,566 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 N542 RGD, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N542 RGD is a 2009 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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