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Mazda Friendee

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,990 cc

R482 TACMOT history

R482 TAC is a silver petrol Mazda Friendee first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
145,830 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R482 TAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Friendee
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R482 TAC was last recorded at 145,830 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 19,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,057 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
19,773 miles
Average per year
3,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,830 miles
  • 2022 – 126,057 miles
  • 2021 – 126,049 miles
  • 2020 – 121,629 miles
  • 2019 – 118,147 miles
  • 2017 – 116,526 miles
  • 2016 – 115,151 miles
  • 2015 – 114,241 miles
  • 2014 – 112,370 miles
  • 2013 – 111,310 miles
  • 2012 – 110,455 miles
  • 2011 – 109,494 miles
  • 2010 – 104,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,830 miles
  • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box flexie (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,830 miles (+19,773)1 dangerous14 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,830 miles
    Test number
    766308512048
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box flexie (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,057 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,057 miles
    Test number
    509893404080
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front slam panel
    • AdvisoryFront brakes lightly binding
    • AdvisoryO/s reg lamp inop

  3. Pass126,049 miles (+63)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,049 miles
    Test number
    264152329631
    • AdvisoryBoot lid taped shut
    • AdvisoryBoth front ball joint boots severely perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end boots severely perished
    • AdvisoryCenter box blowing
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on all rear suspension assembly
    • AdvisoryMinor bind on front brakes

  4. Fail125,986 miles (+197)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,986 miles
    Test number
    566228507126
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slam panel very rusty radiator mountings cross member rusty

  5. Fail125,789 miles (+39)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,789 miles
    Test number
    573727903001
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded & holed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded & holed middle & rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed by base of B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slam panel corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front subrframe mounting brakcet heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not checked in accessible
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded & holed but secure

  6. Fail125,750 miles (+4,121)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,750 miles
    Test number
    252254876920
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis close to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded throughout
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal

  7. Pass121,629 miles (+3,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,629 miles
    Test number
    386754047073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,147 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    631895498117
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills

  9. Pass116,526 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,526 miles
    Test number
    476757826927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,151 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,151 miles
    Test number
    491284990015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,241 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,241 miles
    Test number
    517906795128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,370 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    225496394477
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass112,370 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    995476094195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,310 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,310 miles
    Test number
    959429393195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,455 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,455 miles
    Test number
    286607972180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,494 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,494 miles
    Test number
    376499071169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass104,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,006 miles
    Test number
    292210700274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass96,404 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,404 km
    Test number
    490353509286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R482 TAC

Does R482 TAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R482 TAC expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R482 TAC?
The MOT on R482 TAC expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R482 TAC done?
R482 TAC was recorded at 145,830 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
Has R482 TAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R482 TAC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R482 TAC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R482 TAC find?
R482 TAC failed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: rear stop lamp(s) all not working; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside front headlamp lens seriously defective, and 19 more.

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