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P774 FTA

1996 Mazda Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

234,197 mi
Last recorded234,197 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Friendee143,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 234,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 222,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 220,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 217,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 210,549 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 210,549 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ALONG OFFSIDE SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 200,094 miles

OSR inner sill under car corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 199,118 miles

OS inner sill under car corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 199,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OS inner sill under car corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 197,684 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 197,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 194,272 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2015 194,272 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 190,987 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2014 190,986 miles

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

Front discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 188,263 miles

Front discs worn

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2013 188,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front discs worn

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 184,126 miles

All 4 tyres close

Front discs worn

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2012 184,124 miles

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

All 4 tyres close

Front discs worn

Oil leak

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 180,163 miles

Front discs worn

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 172,443 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 172,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 168,620 miles

gear oil leak.

imbalance in front brakes.

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 168,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

gear oil leak.

imbalance in front brakes.

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 157,429 miles

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

gearbox/transfer box leaking oil.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s headlight starting to deteriorate.

oil+coolant leak.

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes.

Fail 2 Feb 2009 157,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

gearbox/transfer box leaking oil.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s headlight starting to deteriorate.

oil+coolant leak.

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 151,509 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 141,726 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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P774 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P774 FTA, 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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P774 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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