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P485 EAB

2006 Mazda Friendee

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

295,106 mi
Last recorded295,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda Friendee143,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 295,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 276,012 miles

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,519 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 262,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chip in screen

Pass 18 Jul 2014 246,941 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 246,941 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 221,909 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 221,909 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 199,253 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 199,208 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 178,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 115,482 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2008 110,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 104,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 96,869 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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P485 EAB is a 2006 Mazda Friendee in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 143,912 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 P485 EAB, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P485 EAB registered?

P485 EAB is a 2006 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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