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P414 UCL

1997 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,074 mi
Last recorded166,074 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Friendee108,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 166,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 166,074 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Large and has cut tyre. ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 165,590 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 165,590 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 164,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 162,832 miles

Both headlamps faded.

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 162,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both headlamps faded.

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 160,965 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 158,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 155,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 151,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 150,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perrished

Offside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perrished

rear bed set up in rear unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 8 Jun 2017 150,335 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perrished

Offside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perrished

rear bed set up in rear unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 2 Jun 2016 150,003 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and perished

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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P414 UCL is a 1997 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P414 UCL, 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 P414 UCL registered?

P414 UCL is a 1997 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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