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P397 YDS

2008 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,227 mi
Last recorded147,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Friendee133,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 YDS
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 147,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 144,953 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Ns centre sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2023 144,952 miles

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

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Ns centre sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2022 142,154 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Nsf outersill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 5 Jul 2022 142,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Nsf outersill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 126,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 122,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 119,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 119,627 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 119,627 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 118,939 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 118,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 114,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 112,879 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 112,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 110,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 105,330 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 105,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P397 YDS is a 2008 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P397 YDS, 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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What year was P397 YDS registered?

P397 YDS is a 2008 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for P397 YDS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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