2001 Mazda Friendee 2.0L Petrol · HS51 XTO

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, demonstrating a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. Following the most recent test in November 2025 at 275,845 miles, the Mazda passed with no defects recorded. This follows a period of three clean passes since a failure in October 2022, indicating that the current owner is successfully addressing any mechanical requirements to keep the vehicle to a passing standard. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between the October 2023 and November 2025 tests, the vehicle covered 32,937 miles, which reflects steady daily use rather than long periods of neglect or excessive strain. The gap between the 2022 failure and the subsequent pass suggests a specific issue was identified and rectified, though the high total mileage of over 275,000 miles places significant stress on the drivetrain and age-related components. Despite the clean record in recent tests, the high cumulative mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection focused on structural integrity and rubber suspension components. A buyer should examine the chassis for advanced corrosion, particularly in the sills and wheel arches, which is common for vehicles of this era and usage. Inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of wear, as these components often degrade at high mileage regardless of whether they trigger an immediate MOT failure.