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GU61 MKO

2011 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,183 mi
Last recorded144,183 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 MKO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 144,183 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 144,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 132,785 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 122,399 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 122,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,164 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2022 110,157 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,576 miles

corrosion to sub frames

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,995 miles

under trays fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,968 miles

parking brake lever long travel

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 28,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake lever long travel

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,329 miles

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 MKO is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 MKO, 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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What year was GU61 MKO registered?

GU61 MKO is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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