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P97 GTA

2008 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,597 mi
Last recorded117,597 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda Friendee133,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,597 miles

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

very slight blue smoke

Fail 28 Aug 2015 177,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamps not working

both headlamps lens dull

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

rear fog lamp lens cracked

rear wiper blade missing

nearside front tyre tread has a deep cracks

Pass 19 Mar 2014 156,627 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.OIL/COOLANT LEAKS.DISCS CORRODED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-F+R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S/F TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 156,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.OIL/COOLANT LEAKS.DISCS CORRODED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-F+R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S/F TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 134,084 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.R BUMP STOPS MISSING.CORROSION -CHASSIS-BRAKES ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEAKS.R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 134,084 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.R BUMP STOPS MISSING.CORROSION -CHASSIS-BRAKES ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEAKS.R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 132,988 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 122,038 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs surface slightly corrodid.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 122,025 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 103,346 miles

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

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

diesel pump damp

handbrake travel long

Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 77,927 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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P97 GTA is a 2008 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P97 GTA, 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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P97 GTA is a 2008 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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