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S862 HCG

1998 Mazda Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,286 mi
Last recorded207,286 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Friendee125,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 207,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 196,384 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 195,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

side indicators not working, vehicle was imported and put on as an extra

underbody, surface and component corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2024 195,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

side indicators not working, vehicle was imported and put on as an extra

underbody, surface and component corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 195,065 miles

exhaust emissions only just met.

exhaust in poor condition.

underbody and components corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 193,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 193,069 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 193,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 192,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter noisy

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 184,827 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 184,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 182,582 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 176,443 miles

i)Rear suspension play in components-off side anti roll bar linkage joint,anti-roll bar D bushes and near side linkage bar front bush .

ii)Near side headlamp aim affected by lens.ii)High level stop lamp light sources not illuminating.iii)Gas leakage on exhaust middle joint;gas readings maybe incorrect.

Fail 13 May 2017 176,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing A/R bar link bar joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing A/R bar link bar joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing A/R bar link bar joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing A/R bar link bar joint (2.5.A.4)

i)Rear suspension play in components-off side anti roll bar linkage joint,anti-roll bar D bushes and near side linkage bar front bush .

ii)Near side headlamp aim affected by lens.ii)High level stop lamp light sources not illuminating.iii)Gas leakage on exhaust middle joint;gas readings maybe incorrect.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 173,248 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 173,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 159,995 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 159,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 149,777 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 149,776 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 134,372 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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S862 HCG is a 1998 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S862 HCG, 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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S862 HCG is a 1998 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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