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P416 AYG

1997 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,179 mi
Last recorded181,179 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Friendee108,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 181,179 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 181,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 176,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 176,298 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner sill in poor condition, holed/corroded

nearside outer sill in poor condition, holed/corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

vehicle underside is in a generally corroded condition

Fail 12 Nov 2015 176,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front inner sill in poor condition, holed/corroded

nearside outer sill in poor condition, holed/corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

vehicle underside is in a generally corroded condition

Pass 13 Nov 2014 171,677 miles

Exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 171,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 165,114 miles

Both front brake discs deteriorated/corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 165,114 miles

Both front brake discs deteriorated/corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 155,862 miles

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 155,862 miles

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 149,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 143,320 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 137,319 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 137,319 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 131,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 122,975 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 122,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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P416 AYG is a 1997 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 P416 AYG, 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 P416 AYG registered?

P416 AYG is a 1997 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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