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P82 AYG

1997 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Friendee108,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 89,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,089 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 85,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,044 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,876 miles

damage to n/s edge of windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to n/s edge of windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,247 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 52,184 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,692 miles

block of wood on top of battery

exhaust corroded

slight coolant leak from coolant pipe on n/s of engine

Fail 7 Feb 2008 48,692 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

block of wood on top of battery

exhaust corroded

slight coolant leak from coolant pipe on n/s of engine

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,511 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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P82 AYG is a 1997 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 P82 AYG, 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 P82 AYG registered?

P82 AYG is a 1997 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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