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GU61 KMJ

2011 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,191 mi
Last recorded124,191 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 KMJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

handbrake lever travel slightly high

headlamps lenses poor

osf tyre worn on inside edges and balding

rear tyres cracking/perishing and stepping up on inner edges

reverse light inop

windscreen chipped and wipers poor/smearing

Fail 27 Sep 2025 124,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs also poor/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse light inop

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

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

headlamps lenses poor

osf tyre worn on inside edges and balding

rear tyres cracking/perishing and stepping up on inner edges

windscreen chipped and wipers poor/smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,684 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both shoulders of tyre bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Component covered in excessive amount of debris obscuring condition from view (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 85,587 miles

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Component covered in excessive amount of debris obscuring condition from view (5.3.2 (b))

Rear of vehicle appears to sit lower than expected

Trailer electrical socket has been obscured from view

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside wiper judders / poor

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 73,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central fuel tank heat shield loose/rattle

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside wiper judders / poor

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated + wearing edges/inner sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,109 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,037 miles

o/s/r shock leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 30,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GU61 KMJ is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU61 KMJ, 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 GU61 KMJ registered?

GU61 KMJ is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is GU61 KMJ safe to buy?

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