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WK51 LFJ

2002 Mazda Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,041 mi
Last recorded154,041 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Friendee128,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 LFJ
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 154,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg floor reinforcement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front edge of arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg floor reinforcement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

Lower radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded/bubbling

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded/bubbling

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats

Spare tyre defective Flat

Pass 29 Apr 2025 152,387 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear

Fail 22 Apr 2025 152,362 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear

Pass 16 Apr 2024 149,764 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing as well (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2023 147,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 147,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 144,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 144,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 136,648 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly uneven wear inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to body sills

Pass 19 Jun 2020 132,165 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats

Pass 17 May 2019 122,463 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Pass 24 May 2018 111,629 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 May 2018 111,629 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 May 2017 99,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 91,020 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 91,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 80,405 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres are cracked/perishing! (advise replacement)

both front HEADLAMP LENSES are deteriorated! (advise clean/polish)

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! (advise fuel system treatment, see emissions printout!)

Fail 16 May 2015 80,392 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres are cracked/perishing! (advise replacement)

both front HEADLAMP LENSES are deteriorated! (advise clean/polish)

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! (advise fuel system treatment, see emissions printout!)

Pass 30 May 2014 67,714 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 67,714 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 54,256 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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WK51 LFJ is a 2002 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 128,436 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 WK51 LFJ, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK51 LFJ registered?

WK51 LFJ is a 2002 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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