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P368 LMO

1997 Mazda Friendee

Blue Diesel 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,215 mi
Last recorded158,215 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Friendee108,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 158,215 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under carriage corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 154,837 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 154,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 142,291 miles

All 4 wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

Both rear D bushes have slight wear in rubber.

Under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 133,012 miles

Nearside Sill corroded.

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on underside.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 123,874 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 119,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,790 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 109,611 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,628 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 101,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 94,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,516 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,465 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,880 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/f inner sill

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,975 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 49,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P368 LMO is a 1997 Mazda Friendee in Blue with a 2,475cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 108,128 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 P368 LMO, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P368 LMO registered?

P368 LMO is a 1997 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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