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LC61 VHJ

2011 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,764 mi
Last recorded135,764 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VHJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,764 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)/205/50/17

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)/205/50/17

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)/205/50/17

Fail 10 Dec 2024 135,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)/205/50/17

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)/205/50/17

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)/205/50/17

Pass 20 Dec 2023 129,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,982 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer treads 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split ()

Fail 29 Dec 2021 115,004 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer treads 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,413 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 97,836 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear seats in foldaway position not allowing inspection of seats and belts

Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,939 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,150 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 68,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 38,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

tyre pressure warning light on

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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LC61 VHJ is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC61 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC61 VHJ registered?

LC61 VHJ is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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The MOT history for LC61 VHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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