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P598 GPA

1996 Mazda Friendee

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 GPA
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 89,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake's discs in poor condition.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,141 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,139 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,825 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 80,825 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,543 miles

nearside andoff side rear outer tyre wall slightly cracked.

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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P598 GPA is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 143,079 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 P598 GPA, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P598 GPA registered?

P598 GPA is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P598 GPA safe to buy?

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