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EF11 TLJ

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,216 mi
Last recorded196,216 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 TLJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 196,216 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General signs of under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 183,084 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2020 183,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 150,344 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,657 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 119,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Reartyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 87,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Reartyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,088 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2014 28,449 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade deteriorated

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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EF11 TLJ is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 69,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF11 TLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF11 TLJ is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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