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L888 DGM

2011 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,525 mi
Last recorded126,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 DGM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 126,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 120,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2024 120,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 106,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 97,387 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 97,387 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,436 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,898 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical links.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 64,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical links.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,250 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 57,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Offside front tyre tread depth low and worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,504 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,868 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 42,851 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

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

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

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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L888 DGM 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 66.7%.

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 L888 DGM, 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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L888 DGM is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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