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SM11 PSO

2011 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,019 mi
Last recorded106,019 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 PSO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,843 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 101,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 96,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,048 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 81,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,226 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 74,133 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,362 miles

fuel filler pipe and breather pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,362 miles

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

fuel filler pipe and breather pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,436 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,464 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 42,464 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Centre heat shield adrift

Pass 25 May 2015 34,432 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 34,432 miles

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

os wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2014 26,024 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 26,024 miles

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

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

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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SM11 PSO is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SM11 PSO, 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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SM11 PSO is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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