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R297 CHE

1997 Mazda Friendee

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda Friendee108,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 CHE
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 119,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

Pass 16 May 2008 100,586 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,519 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,852 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 67,727 miles

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

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

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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R297 CHE is a 1997 Mazda Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R297 CHE, 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 R297 CHE registered?

R297 CHE is a 1997 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R297 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 CHE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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