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P477 RBK

1997 Mazda Friendee

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Friendee108,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 125,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre badly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre badly deteriorated

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,551 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,056 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,859 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 98,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,784 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre on limit

Fail 19 Jun 2009 98,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 19 Nov 2007 87,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 75,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P477 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Friendee in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P477 RBK, 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 P477 RBK registered?

P477 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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