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P948 OET

2008 Mazda Friendee

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

256,928 mi
Last recorded256,928 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda Friendee133,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 OET
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 256,928 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 256,777 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel stud broken

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 256,777 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 230,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 230,647 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 212,090 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 212,090 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 191,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 191,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 179,347 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 179,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 168,195 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 168,195 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 163,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 161,787 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 161,787 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 157,232 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 157,232 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 142,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2008 129,480 miles

second hand ball joint fitted to o/s/f

Fail 16 Aug 2008 129,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 129,471 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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P948 OET is a 2008 Mazda Friendee in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 133,536 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 P948 OET, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P948 OET is a 2008 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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