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N820 XFJ

1996 Mazda Friendee

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,590 mi
Last recorded168,590 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 168,590 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened antiroll shackles and d bushes (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 163,181 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 163,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 157,509 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 157,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 154,102 miles

O/S inner sill corroded and holed outside seatbelt prescribed area.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 154,102 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S inner sill corroded and holed outside seatbelt prescribed area.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 146,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 140,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to underside, both inside and outside of prescribed areas

Fail 2 Apr 2012 140,851 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to underside, both inside and outside of prescribed areas

Pass 8 Apr 2011 130,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 116,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 116,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 106,223 miles

contre silencer weak

rear tyres worn close to warning bars

Pass 18 Jun 2008 106,203 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 99,448 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 93,170 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 93,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N820 XFJ is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N820 XFJ, 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 N820 XFJ registered?

N820 XFJ is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N820 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 XFJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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