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P436 YHT

1997 Mazda Friendee

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,410 mi
Last recorded101,410 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Friendee108,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,410 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,204 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body panel corrosion wheel arch outer skin area

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,762 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,660 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 95,608 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,081 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 94,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,481 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,751 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 91,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,400 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,642 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,543 miles

rad split and leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,976 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 70,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,834 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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P436 YHT is a 1997 Mazda Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P436 YHT, 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 P436 YHT registered?

P436 YHT is a 1997 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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