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LS61 VFV

2011 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,134 mi
Last recorded167,134 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 VFV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 167,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 156,061 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 141,366 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 117,268 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,122 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 59,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,961 miles

Emissions too clean for tester to detect

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 10,312 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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LS61 VFV is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS61 VFV, 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 LS61 VFV registered?

LS61 VFV is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LS61 VFV safe to buy?

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