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R626 PEL

1998 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

259,526 mi
Last recorded259,526 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Friendee125,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 259,526 miles

Both inner sills scabby

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 254,032 miles

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

Underside has age related corrosion or has has welding repairs done

Fail 31 May 2025 254,032 miles

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

Underside has age related corrosion or has has welding repairs done

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 247,954 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 247,954 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 229,712 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fog light / underneath. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

Fail 31 May 2023 229,701 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fog light / underneath. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 228,845 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded under battery tray strength not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Oct 2021 228,811 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded under battery tray strength not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded rear inner face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 227,880 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILLS AND N/S/F INNER WING UNDER BATTERY TRAY AND BATTERY TRAY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 1 of 2 Bolt missing for bull bar mounting

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has slight damage and small scrapes/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting split and badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 226,956 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ONE OF THE REAR SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBERS STARTING TO BREAK UP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS TO OUTSIDE OF TYRE SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL IS CORRODED AND WEAK. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT AGE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ONE OF THE MOUNTING BOLTS MISSING N/S FOR THE FRONT BULL BAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED AND WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 226,956 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HAS CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective ONE OF THE REAR SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBERS STARTING TO BREAK UP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS TO OUTSIDE OF TYRE SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL IS CORRODED AND WEAK. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT AGE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ONE OF THE MOUNTING BOLTS MISSING N/S FOR THE FRONT BULL BAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED AND WEAK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 223,008 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 200,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes low discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 190,927 miles

under body getting very rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2016 190,891 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

under body getting very rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2015 181,279 miles

both front tyres out of shape.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 180,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres out of shape.

Pass 2 May 2014 157,658 miles

rear crossmember rusty

slight exhaust blow at centre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 136,340 miles

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 30 Apr 2013 136,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 22 May 2012 120,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet stay insecure

front and rear suspension parts rusty

front inner brake discs rusty

glued cv boots fitted to both front outers

o/s front tyre starting to get out of shape

o/s rear tyre split and perished on outer side wall

Fail 21 May 2012 120,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet stay insecure

front and rear suspension parts rusty

front inner brake discs rusty

glued cv boots fitted to both front outers

o/s front tyre starting to get out of shape

o/s rear tyre split and perished on outer side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,407 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

rear brake pads need checking soon

slight oil weep at n/s rear hub seal

Pass 19 May 2010 101,771 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,445 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 75,907 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine mounting bracket very rusty n/s front

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,907 miles

engine mounting bracket very rusty n/s front

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,846 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 68,846 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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R626 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R626 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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R626 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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