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YR11 GDZ

2011 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,458 mi
Last recorded113,458 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 GDZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 113,443 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 107,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 May 2025 107,924 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 102,783 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 98,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 96,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 96,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,914 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly out of shape on inner edge (205/50x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 89,434 miles

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge (205/50x17)

Fail 24 Apr 2020 89,434 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective off side wiper split but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge (205/50x17)

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,584 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,971 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 72,971 miles

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

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

slight fault on rear brake calipers and parking brake

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,262 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,257 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,813 miles

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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YR11 GDZ is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR11 GDZ, 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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YR11 GDZ is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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