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T253 ROU

1999 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

163,358 mi
Last recorded163,358 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Friendee148,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 ROU
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 163,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 162,178 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 160,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 160,709 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 160,694 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 159,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 158,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 157,277 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 157,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 151,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 151,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 145,309 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 136,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 139,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,149 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 123,149 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,640 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,490 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,976 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 80,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,811 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 73,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 66,373 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,185 miles

oil leaking from offside and nearside rear hub/half shaft oil seal

Fail 10 Feb 2006 53,185 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

oil leaking from offside and nearside rear hub/half shaft oil seals

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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T253 ROU is a 1999 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 148,124 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 T253 ROU, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T253 ROU registered?

T253 ROU is a 1999 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 May 1999.

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