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VO61 WZJ

2011 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 WZJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,729 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 101,242 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 101,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,499 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 91,499 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,430 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 7 Sep 2020 78,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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 12 Sep 2019 66,677 miles

Heat shield insecure

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 66,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,826 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 53,826 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 46,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 34,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 34,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 21,800 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 16,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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VO61 WZJ is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VO61 WZJ, 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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VO61 WZJ is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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