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N56 UCG

1996 Mazda Friendee

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

257,022 mi
Last recorded257,022 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 257,022 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 254,497 miles

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

vehicle has had welding and undersealed

Fail 15 May 2024 254,456 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2023 247,827 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 247,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 238,612 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 238,577 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 230,664 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded multiple

Fail 19 Nov 2020 230,657 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 218,513 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 May 2018 214,511 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 212,511 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 210,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 205,712 miles

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 19 Feb 2014 203,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 197,702 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 197,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 191,820 miles

Exhaust centre section slight leak

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 187,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 181,124 miles

alloy wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2009 181,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 162,728 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 162,727 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 132,789 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 132,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 118,858 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 118,858 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 101,023 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 101,023 miles

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.

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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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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