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X208 PBA

2000 Mazda Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Friendee115,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 70,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,078 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 69,066 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 65,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,795 miles

both lower ball joint boots perished

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,592 miles

both front tyres cracked on side wall

both lower ball joint boots perished

both track rod end boots perished

nearside rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,331 miles

All tyres perished on side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre has surface cracks0n outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre as surface cracks on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre as surface cracks on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre as surface cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,603 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 15 May 2014 51,012 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 50,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 50,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,430 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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X208 PBA is a 2000 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 115,772 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 X208 PBA, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X208 PBA registered?

X208 PBA is a 2000 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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