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VA11 AVU

2011 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,969 mi
Last recorded98,969 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 AVU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 98,969 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 98,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Jun 2025 91,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 91,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 83,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,767 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 60,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,097 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 45,097 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 33,086 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,642 miles

four tyres are cracked

rear wiper split.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 20,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added fluid to reservoir ok when tested today. (8.2.3)

four tyres are cracked

rear wiper split.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,885 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 11,885 miles

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

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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VA11 AVU is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA11 AVU, 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 VA11 AVU registered?

VA11 AVU is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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