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LM61 CXV

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,919 mi
Last recorded106,919 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 CXV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 106,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

general corrosion in places rear under body

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,342 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,680 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 99,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,752 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,752 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 82,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,762 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

slack in handbrake/ travel high

slight smear front wipers

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,460 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,550 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 43,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight knock from nearside front anti roll bar bushes

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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LM61 CXV is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM61 CXV, 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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What year was LM61 CXV registered?

LM61 CXV is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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