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WK51 MDE

2001 Mazda Friendee

Silver Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

215,055 mi
Last recorded215,055 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda Friendee168,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 MDE
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 215,055 miles

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

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

exhaust has a minor leak

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 215,053 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has a minor leak

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 213,102 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 213,082 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above exhaust rear box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 209,889 miles

corrosion n/s/r behind bumper not prescribed area

Fail 20 Sep 2022 209,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

corrosion n/s/r behind bumper not prescribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2021 202,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 195,982 miles

Rear wheel arches rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 186,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch rusted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 186,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch rusted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 169,924 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 169,924 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 153,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 153,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,983 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 137,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split front (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 117,602 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 117,602 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 99,593 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2014 99,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 MDE is a 2001 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 168,194 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 MDE, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK51 MDE registered?

WK51 MDE is a 2001 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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