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FL61 BHJ

2011 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,879 mi
Last recorded85,879 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BHJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 85,879 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,997 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 81,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,454 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated self adjuster occaisionaly allows more travel (1.1.6 (d))

n/s/r brake pads starting to get low.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 45,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated self adjuster occaisionaly allows more travel (1.1.6 (d))

n/s/r brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,995 miles

n/s/r brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,680 miles

Front Wiper blade rubber split.

Nearside Front Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Rear Both sides. Tyres have deteriorated sidewall and outer tread cracking.

Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 28,680 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides. (4.1.E.1)

Front Wiper blade rubber split.

Nearside Front Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Rear Both sides. Tyres have deteriorated sidewall and outer tread cracking.

Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belt.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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FL61 BHJ is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FL61 BHJ, 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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FL61 BHJ is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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