MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle has had welding and undersealed
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front corrosion to front suspension inc components
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components
vehicle repaired and undersealed over inc pipes underside
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear corrosion to front suspension inc components
Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components
vehicle repaired and undersealed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle has had welding and painted over
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension components corroded multiple
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension components corroded multiple
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
heavily undersealed
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear tyre 2-3ml
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension conponents
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 22 %
Drivers view ; o/s sun visor requires attention
Lighting ; n/s headlamp slightly brighter than o/s ,suspect bulb related
Lighting ; o/s/f side repeater lense damaged
Note ; oil leaks engine & turbo intercooler
Suspension ; both front lower arms bushes slightly worn
Suspension ; o/s/r anti-roll bar link bush slightly worn
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; brake pedal gripper worn
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes
Brakes ; n/s/f disc scored
Brakes ; rear discs corroded
Engine concealled
Engine oil leak
Exhaust ; system deteriorated , minor leaks , may be weakened
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
wheel trims fitted , restricted views
Brakes ; brake pedal gripper worn
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes
Brakes ; n/s/f disc scored
Brakes ; rear discs corroded
Engine concealled
Engine oil leak
Exhaust ; system deteriorated , minor leaks , may be weakened
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
wheel trims fitted , restricted views
Exhaust centre section slight leak
Nearside rear tyre slight perishing
alloy wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alloy wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda Friendee?
Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N56 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 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 N56 UCG, 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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N56 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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