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N643 FKU

1996 Mazda Friendee

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,465 mi
Last recorded226,465 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 226,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section at shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section at shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 225,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 222,521 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 220,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 215,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 212,117 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 212,093 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 193,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 193,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 172,706 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 172,706 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 163,885 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 153,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion to nearside inner sill

corrosion to rear valance

headlamps faded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 132,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 119,029 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 119,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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N643 FKU is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N643 FKU, 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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N643 FKU is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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