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VE60 LWM

2011 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,009 mi
Last recorded128,009 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 LWM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 128,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 128,009 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,167 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 102,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Heat shield loose

Eml light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,073 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 84,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,826 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 79,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,088 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 67,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jan 2014 37,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VE60 LWM is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VE60 LWM, 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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VE60 LWM is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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