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N841 FJC

2008 Mazda Friendee

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,281 mi
Last recorded212,281 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Friendee133,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 FJC
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 212,281 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 212,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded, not within 30cm of any mountings or suspension

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 211,056 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 211,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on o/s/f cross member

Pass 19 Jul 2023 209,163 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 207,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 203,987 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 199,380 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 199,379 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 197,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both sills holed and corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 197,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both sills holed and corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 194,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills weak and corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 194,222 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills weak and corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 193,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 191,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 190,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 190,332 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 188,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 188,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 183,937 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 179,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 179,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 170,083 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 170,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 159,139 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 150,949 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 150,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 131,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N841 FJC is a 2008 Mazda Friendee in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 133,536 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 N841 FJC, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N841 FJC is a 2008 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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