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LS11 BYC

2011 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,789 mi
Last recorded154,789 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 BYC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 154,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 149,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp clusters damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2025 149,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp clusters damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2024 146,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 146,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 143,163 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2023 143,163 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,998 miles

Nearside and o/s inner sills to floors cooroding

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2022 139,998 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside and o/s inner sills to floors cooroding

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,785 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 134,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 130,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly warped

Offside Rear lens damage

front brake discs and pads wear

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,284 miles

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

Offside Rear offside rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,335 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,355 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 24 Jan 2017 111,355 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,893 miles

N/s/r brake dragging on

Fail 28 Jan 2016 101,893 miles

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

N/s/r brake dragging on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,137 miles

Tyres worn on inner edges.

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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LS11 BYC is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS11 BYC, 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 LS11 BYC registered?

LS11 BYC is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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