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AB55 MBB

2011 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,235 mi
Last recorded121,235 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 MBB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 121,235 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 104,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,753 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 83,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 59,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,300 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,405 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,404 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,621 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 47,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,109 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 35,108 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

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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AB55 MBB is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB55 MBB, 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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AB55 MBB is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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