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R431 TAC

2009 Mazda Friendee

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,734 mi
Last recorded174,734 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Friendee134,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 174,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Front rad support corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 174,620 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Front rad support corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 173,213 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 171,449 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 170,825 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 170,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 170,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

various surface corrosion underside, not holes

Fail 1 Apr 2022 170,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

various surface corrosion underside, not holes

Pass 27 Jan 2021 168,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 166,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 166,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 153,667 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 153,667 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 153,456 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 153,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 153,140 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 152,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 152,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 151,368 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 147,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 135,665 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 135,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 125,155 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 112,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,381 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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R431 TAC is a 2009 Mazda Friendee in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,566 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 R431 TAC, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R431 TAC registered?

R431 TAC is a 2009 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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