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S555 SOB

1997 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,486 mi
Last recorded134,486 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Friendee108,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 SOB
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 134,486 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 134,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 133,210 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on under carriage

Fail 2 Mar 2022 133,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion on under carriage

Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,396 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 131,396 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,309 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 129,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground tow bar socket (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 126,008 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 126,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 117,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 112,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,277 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 103,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,718 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2010 97,718 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 91,332 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 91,332 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 84,381 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 75,687 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 75,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S555 SOB is a 1997 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 108,128 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 S555 SOB, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S555 SOB is a 1997 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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