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VD61 BBY

2011 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,483 mi
Last recorded100,483 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD61 BBY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 90,199 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 73,856 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 66,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,700 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 26 Nov 2015

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 39,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VD61 BBY is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VD61 BBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VD61 BBY registered?

VD61 BBY is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is VD61 BBY safe to buy?

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