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VN11 GWC

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,657 mi
Last recorded131,657 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 GWC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,657 miles

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

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside front sidelight bulb? connection?

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link pin

Fail 1 Nov 2023 131,657 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced light lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front fog light lens broken

nearside front sidelight bulb? connection?

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear number plate light bulb? connection?

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link pin

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,178 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 123,178 miles

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,075 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers over sills

Fail 15 Nov 2021 116,075 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

plastic covers over sills

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 96,217 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,975 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on (01/01/2012

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,130 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2015 54,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,562 miles

travel on handbrake

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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VN11 GWC is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN11 GWC, 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 VN11 GWC registered?

VN11 GWC is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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The MOT history for VN11 GWC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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