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R35 VOD

2005 Mazda Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

257,768 mi
Last recorded257,768 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Friendee115,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 257,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has been heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2026 257,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has been heavily undersealed

Pass 27 May 2025 248,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear , covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2025 248,234 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear , covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 240,837 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle has been welded / repaired / undersealed

Fail 7 May 2024 240,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle has been welded/repaired/undersealed

Pass 12 May 2023 230,337 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been welded/repaired

Pass 16 Jun 2022 224,016 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 224,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Marked with chalk, in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 216,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 212,043 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 212,043 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sill and n/s/r arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 207,012 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2019 207,012 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 200,123 miles

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

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 195,550 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 195,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 189,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wire in outer Tyre wall

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 189,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wire in outer Tyre wall

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 184,986 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 184,986 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 179,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 175,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 168,550 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 108,567 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 159,050 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 159,046 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 149,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 141,072 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 141,071 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 135,560 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 135,560 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,349 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 111,385 miles

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

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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R35 VOD is a 2005 Mazda Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 115,115 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 R35 VOD, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R35 VOD is a 2005 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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