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VA51 XMG

2010 Mazda Friendee

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

186,739 mi
Last recorded186,739 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda Friendee113,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XMG
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 186,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 183,659 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [badly[ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

been under sealed through out

Fail 27 May 2025 183,649 miles

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

Seat belt missing all rear (7.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [badly[ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

been under sealed through out

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 May 2024 177,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 168,265 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 168,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 159,170 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 159,164 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 145,658 miles

Offside sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2021 145,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 May 2020 138,446 miles

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

Offside Inner center sill corrosion but not within prescribed area

Fail 12 May 2020 138,446 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Inner center sill corrosion but not within prescribed area

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 136,160 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 136,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 135,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 135,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 129,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch

Pass 5 May 2016 120,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside front inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.195/70r15

Pass 6 May 2015 111,433 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 103,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,650 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 92,538 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,390 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

FRONT AND REAR PADS WEARING THIN.

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,430 miles

O/S/F HEADLIGHT LENS TARNISHED.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 72,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F HEADLIGHT LENS TARNISHED.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,628 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 62,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VA51 XMG is a 2010 Mazda Friendee in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 113,961 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 VA51 XMG, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA51 XMG is a 2010 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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