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R216 GCL

2007 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,216 mi
Last recorded171,216 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda Friendee139,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 171,216 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer and end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner and outer body (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner and outer body (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

nearside and offside sills corroded and holed

Pass 1 Nov 2019 161,334 miles

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

advise both rear sill to arches getting thin

Fail 18 Oct 2019 161,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 152,895 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 152,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached not attachatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 144,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding near brake pipe

Oil leak ()

battery secured by bungee strap

centre stop lamp getting dim

front cross member corroded

front of sills slightly corroded

offside rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

battery secured by bungee strap

front cross member corroded

front of sills starting to corrode

handbrake lever coming up high

offside front inner wheel arch corroded at front near brake pipe

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2015 131,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 123,659 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 111,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,898 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 93,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,921 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,650 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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R216 GCL is a 2007 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 139,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R216 GCL, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R216 GCL is a 2007 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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