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Mazda Friendee

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T253 ROUMOT history

T253 ROU is a silver diesel Mazda Friendee first used on 31 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,358 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
163,358 km
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,014 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 ROU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Friendee
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 ROU was last recorded at 163,358 km on 22 Apr 2026, 1,180 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2016: 136,202 miles, lower than 139,168 miles on 17 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,178 km · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,180 km
Average per year
1,014 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,358 km
  • 2025 – 162,178 km
  • 2023 – 160,694 km
  • 2022 – 159,693 km
  • 2021 – 158,621 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,358 km
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,358 km (+1,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,358 km
    Test number
    503318974578
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,178 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,178 km
    Test number
    431841435618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    456467272728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,709 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    211467349654
    • DangerousIntegral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass160,694 km (+1,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,694 km
    Test number
    287107708725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass159,693 km (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,693 km
    Test number
    156763640608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,621 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,621 km
    Test number
    790234649372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,277 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,277 miles
    Test number
    595157335717
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail157,263 miles (+5,999)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,263 miles
    Test number
    516354648880
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass151,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,264 miles
    Test number
    123378708816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail151,264 miles (+5,955)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,264 miles
    Test number
    280205716119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass145,309 miles (+2,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,309 miles
    Test number
    401989940237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass142,999 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,999 miles
    Test number
    264737787982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,202 miles (-2,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,202 miles
    Test number
    365302275276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass139,168 miles (+16,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    139,168 miles
    Test number
    891910658465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass123,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,149 miles
    Test number
    126682764231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,149 miles (+5,509)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,149 miles
    Test number
    546818854225
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass117,640 miles (+8,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    656707543203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass108,940 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,940 miles
    Test number
    209097922273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,244 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    497470551277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,850 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,850 miles
    Test number
    575374631012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,490 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    124059720446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,976 miles
    Test number
    161602658380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,976 miles (+7,165)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,976 miles
    Test number
    851401758391
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass73,811 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    883130037393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,810 miles (+7,437)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,810 miles
    Test number
    293438527395
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

  27. Pass66,373 miles (+13,188)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,373 miles
    Test number
    590378046398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,185 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,185 miles
    Test number
    982731546056
    • NoteOil leaking from offside and nearside rear hub/half shaft oil seal

  29. Fail53,185 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,185 miles
    Test number
    864141346081
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteOil leaking from offside and nearside rear hub/half shaft oil seals

Questions about T253 ROU

Does T253 ROU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 ROU is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T253 ROU?
The MOT on T253 ROU is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T253 ROU done?
T253 ROU was recorded at 163,358 km at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,014 km a year.
Has T253 ROU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 ROU has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T253 ROU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T253 ROU find?
T253 ROU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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