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N598 VLJ

1996 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,661 mi
Last recorded247,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 247,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 247,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 230,071 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 211,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 196,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 172,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 148,034 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 148,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N598 VLJ is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N598 VLJ, 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 N598 VLJ registered?

N598 VLJ is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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