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LB11 APU

2011 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,767 mi
Last recorded145,767 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 APU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 145,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill kit fitted both sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 133,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

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

Rec Battery Check (req multiple jump starts)

Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light Broken.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 122,869 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light Broken.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,512 miles

Clutch Pedal Stiff.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,752 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 106,751 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,656 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Jul 2020 100,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,916 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,646 miles

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

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

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,646 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 68,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,585 miles

Baby seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,585 miles

Baby seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,172 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LB11 APU is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LB11 APU, 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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LB11 APU is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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