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BF61 DCZ

2011 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,860 mi
Last recorded107,860 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 DCZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,860 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

parking brake 17%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2022 107,850 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 100,028 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 100,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,018 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 74,018 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres feathered

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades splitting and smearing

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn low 1.6 mm and bald on inner edge and cut in tread

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,810 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF61 DCZ is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF61 DCZ, 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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BF61 DCZ is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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