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HV61 FAU

2011 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,344 mi
Last recorded160,344 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FAU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 160,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 147,966 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 147,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 133,664 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 117,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,131 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 89,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,637 miles

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

front brake pads 65% worn

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,014 miles

Offside Undertray not fully secure under o/s floor - retaining clips missing and small stones in side under tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 7.0mm, o/s/f 4.5mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 205/50/17 93w

very slight play in both rear anti roll bar links, exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded, front brake pads getting slightly low, slight wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge,

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,678 miles

Tyre tread depths; n/s/f 7.5mm, o/s/f 7.5mm, n/s/r 7.5mm, o/s/r 7.5mm, 205/50/17 93w

i-stop light flashing, power steering fluid level low, o/s plastic under tray insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2018 64,678 miles

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

i-stop light flashing, power steering fluid level low, o/s plastic under tray insecure

n/s/r tyre void of tread on inner edge, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 0.00mm, o/s/f 7.5mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 7.5mm, 205/50/17 93w

tyre pressure monitoring warning light displaying a fault. (applicable to vehicles 01st Jan 2012 onwards)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,480 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/50/17 93W XL.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 205/50/17 93W XL.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tread depths: n/s/f on 7.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 205/50/17 93W.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,478 miles

rear no plate slightly loose,

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted at time of test

rearmost seats and belts not fully inspected - presented with seats in folded down position

tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, both rear 7.5mm,

Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear no plate slightly loose,

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted at time of test

rearmost seats and belts not fully inspected - presented with seats in folded down position

tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, both rear 4.0mm but 0.00 mm on inner edge. 205/50/17 93v

Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV61 FAU is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV61 FAU, 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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HV61 FAU is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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