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M248 NTA

2004 Mazda Friendee

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,703 mi
Last recorded168,703 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda Friendee141,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 NTA
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 168,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 167,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 166,422 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 166,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 164,149 miles

Offside Front inner sill area corroded

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 May 2017 164,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner sill area corroded

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 163,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 163,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 161,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 158,561 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 158,561 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 157,633 miles

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

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

corrosion in both inner sills and rear chassis rails

general corrosion in suspension parts

Fail 25 May 2010 157,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

corrosion in both inner sills and rear chassis rails

general corrosion in suspension parts

Pass 6 May 2009 149,506 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 137,835 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 137,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 122,425 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 122,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 111,228 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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M248 NTA is a 2004 Mazda Friendee in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 141,743 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 M248 NTA, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M248 NTA is a 2004 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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