2011 Mazda 5 · 2,744 MOT tests
2011 Mazda 5 reliability
2011 Mazda 5s fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 5 years (2,744 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 5s: 48.2%)
- 41.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 5s: 48.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 94,506
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,744
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.3% of tests fail here (57% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mazda 5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.9%
- Lights and electrics12.5%
- Brakes9.9%
- Tyres9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.45%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 4.92%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.68%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.92%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (11.73%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.81%)
Is a 2011 Mazda 5 reliable?
2011 Mazda 5s fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 5 years (2,744 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mazda 5 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.45% of tests), position lamp not working (4.92% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mazda 5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mazda 5 shows 94,506 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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