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P372 FWP

2008 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,311 mi
Last recorded215,311 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Friendee133,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 215,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear unable to be check boot seats and belts

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2025 215,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear unable to check boots seats and belts

Pass 18 Apr 2024 213,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sills corroded

unable to check boot seats

Fail 18 Apr 2024 213,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sills corroded

unable to check boot seats

Pass 18 Apr 2023 207,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 207,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 207,842 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 200,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 189,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 189,381 miles

Nearside Towbar attachment insecure fixing bolts missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too short (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 179,673 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 179,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting between treads on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel and strengthening rib, outer sill not attached to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting between treads on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 166,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 166,904 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 160,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 160,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,292 miles

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT PATTERNS VERY POOR. LIGHTS DIM

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 149,612 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S/R & N/S/R (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres worn on edges

centre stop lamp has some LEDs inop & is slightly dim

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 149,612 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer insecure (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush O/S/R & N/S/R (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres worn on edges

centre stop lamp has some LEDs inop & is slightly dim

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 145,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2015 145,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 139,471 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

os rear occassion seat folded down, (seat & belts not checked)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 132,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both number plate lights intermittant

rear, rear seats folded away. (seats & belts not checked)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,126 miles

rear seats & belts not checked. (seats folded away & boot full)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 126,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 118,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 118,496 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 109,308 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 107,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 102,579 miles

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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P372 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P372 FWP, 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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P372 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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