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Mazda Friendee

White and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T229 SHLMOT history

T229 SHL is a white and silver diesel Mazda Friendee first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 195,169 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
195,169 km
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,915 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Friendee
Colour
White and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 SHL was last recorded at 195,169 km on 5 Aug 2025, 10,137 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,032 km · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
10,137 km
Average per year
4,915 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,169 km
  • 2024 – 185,032 km
  • 2023 – 179,851 km
  • 2022 – 179,507 km
  • 2021 – 179,036 km
  • 2020 – 178,437 km
  • 2019 – 176,721 km
  • 2018 – 167,621 km
  • 2017 – 161,860 km
  • 2016 – 157,945 km
  • 2015 – 151,268 km
  • 2012 – 131,127 km
  • 2011 – 126,661 km
  • 2010 – 119,422 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,169 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s rear inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area

What MOT advisories 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,169 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    195,169 km
    Test number
    531516475748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s rear inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area

  2. Fail195,169 km (+10,137)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,169 km
    Test number
    612044946451
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s rear inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area

  3. Pass185,032 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    185,032 km
    Test number
    248637330022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail185,032 km (+5,181)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,032 km
    Test number
    353621743860
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,851 km (+344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    179,851 km
    Test number
    209761069361
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear inner corners but not in prescribed areas

  6. Pass179,507 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    179,507 km
    Test number
    167518251141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,500 km (+464)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,500 km
    Test number
    606549550914
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass179,036 km (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    179,036 km
    Test number
    399884632273
    • AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail179,028 km (+591)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,028 km
    Test number
    863579925165
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass178,437 km (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    178,437 km
    Test number
    600314800589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail178,433 km (+1,712)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,433 km
    Test number
    417089616352
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box member near step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass176,721 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    176,721 km
    Test number
    994415763622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail176,724 km1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,724 km
    Test number
    994599939932
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated

  14. Fail176,721 km (+9,100)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,721 km
    Test number
    684975578887
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated

  15. Pass167,621 km (+5,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    167,621 km
    Test number
    248401049587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass161,860 km (+3,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    161,860 km
    Test number
    334158402396
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leaks at hose/pipes near fuel filter

  17. Pass157,945 km (+6,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,945 km
    Test number
    501063792135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass151,268 km
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    151,268 km
    Test number
    529356525118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass149,988 miles (+10,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    946104404130
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass139,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,720 miles
    Test number
    269963203442
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass131,127 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,127 km
    Test number
    226499902199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,661 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,661 miles
    Test number
    865975591030
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  23. Fail126,661 km (+7,239)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,661 km
    Test number
    546302691019
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  24. Pass119,422 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    119,422 km
    Test number
    351487560038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass114,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,430 miles
    Test number
    282539369043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail114,430 miles (+5,521)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,430 miles
    Test number
    552189069012
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass108,909 miles (+6,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    108,909 miles
    Test number
    260841878035
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass102,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    100334877089
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Fail102,111 miles (+10,524)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    460444177063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass91,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    670058266020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 SHL

Does T229 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 SHL expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 SHL?
The MOT on T229 SHL expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 SHL done?
T229 SHL was recorded at 195,169 km at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 4,915 km a year.
Has T229 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 SHL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T229 SHL 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 T229 SHL find?
T229 SHL passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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