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R374 PEL

1998 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

203,281 mi
Last recorded203,281 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Friendee125,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 203,281 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 201,368 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and off side outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 201,368 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and off side outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 195,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 182,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 182,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 172,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 162,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 162,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 153,347 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 153,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,370 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 151,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 148,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 146,548 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from front drive shaft oil seal

Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 140,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 138,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 138,431 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 132,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 132,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 125,631 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 125,631 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2010 119,982 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 119,974 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 115,469 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 115,469 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 109,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2008 109,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 102,149 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 96,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s front cv boot starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2006 96,147 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s front cv boot starting to perish

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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R374 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 125,986 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 R374 PEL, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R374 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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