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R837 FRW

1998 Mazda Friendee

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,953 mi
Last recorded105,953 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Friendee125,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 FRW
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,953 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive end of rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 105,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive end of rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 99,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 93,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 89,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread & outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges of tread

Fail 12 Aug 2022 89,003 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread & outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges of tread

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 71,891 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis covered in under seal

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 70 15c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 60,975 miles

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

offside front drop link/track rod end gaitor perish

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,560 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,665 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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R837 FRW is a 1998 Mazda Friendee in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R837 FRW, 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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What year was R837 FRW registered?

R837 FRW is a 1998 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R837 FRW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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